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dimple


1dim·ple

noun \ˈdim-pəl\

Definition of DIMPLE

1
: a slight natural indentation in the surface of some part of the human body
2
: a depression or indentation on a surface (as of a golf ball)
dim·ply \-p(ə-)lē\ adjective

Examples of DIMPLE

  1. She noticed his dimples when he smiled.
  2. the dimples on a golf ball

Origin of DIMPLE

Middle English dympull; akin to Old High German tumphilo whirlpool, Old English dyppan to dip — more at dip
First Known Use: 15th century

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