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dent

1. dent \'dent\ n [ME, blow, alter. of dint] 1: a depression or hollow made 
   by a blow or by pressure  2a: an impression or effect made usu. against 
   resistance  2b: initial progress  - dent vb
2. dent n [F, lit., tooth, fr. L dent-, dens] : TOOTH