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Definition of dimple
1 anatomy : a slight natural indentation in the surface of some part of the human body noticed his dimples when he smiled
2 : a depression or indentation on a surface (as of a golf ball)
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Examples of dimple in a Sentence
She noticed his dimples when he smiled.
the dimples on a golf ball
Recent Examples of dimple from the Web
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The female body grows and slows, pimples and dimples, and leaks and creaks.
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Azor is thin and charming, with a square jaw and dimples.
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Since then, Lopez has brought his talent and his dimples to dozens to television shows and movies.
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Dimple has consciously chosen to pursue her career before all else.
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At this point, pressing on the dough with your finger should make a dimple that springs back slowly.
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Akram, now a ball of energy on a tiny frame with an easy smile and a killer dimple, also has a ready response.
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The 6.35-ounce device is built of sturdy anodized aluminum and has an easy to grip rubbery back with tiny dimples.
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The rubber headgear features an array of dimples to collect semen—essentially, a hat of condoms.
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Origin and Etymology of dimple
Middle English dympull; akin to Old High German tumphilo whirlpool, Old English dyppan to dip — more at dip
Origin and Etymology of dimple
see 1dimple
DIMPLE Defined for English Language Learners
dimple
playDefinition of dimple for English Language Learners
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: a small area on a part of a person's body (such as the cheek or chin) that naturally curves in
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: a small area on a surface that curves in
DIMPLE Defined for Kids
dimple
playDefinition of dimple for Students
: a slight hollow spot especially in the cheek or chin
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of dimple
: a slight natural indentation or hollow in the surface of some part of the human body (as on a cheek or the chin)
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