dimple
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.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
See Examples of DIMPLE
- She noticed his dimples when he smiled.
- 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
2dimple
verbdim·pleddim·pling \-p(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of DIMPLE
transitive verb
: to mark with dimples
intransitive verb
: to exhibit or form dimples
First Known Use of DIMPLE
1602
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