indentures

noun

plural of indenture
1
as in holes
a sunken area forming a separate space the dropped hammer left an indenture in the floor

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2
as in chips
a V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface made a small indenture to mark the spot where the plank was to be sawed

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  1. holes
  2. chips
  3. dents
  4. indents
  5. furrows
  6. slits
  7. pits
  8. indentations
Noun
  • Hossler was leading until a 30-minute delay because of storms, and returned to three-putt from 30 feet for bogey on the par-3 16th hole, ending his streak of 31 holes without a bogey.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Eagle has filed permit applications for a planned pre-feasibility drilling campaign that includes 47 drill holes covering roughly 27,000 feet.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of holes
Noun
  • Nvidia is also discussing a separate arrangement involving as much as $350 billion in AI chips for the facility.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Made from wood chips and sawdust bound with resin, particleboard can swell when exposed to moisture, while screws and bolts can loosen over time.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of chips
Noun
  • The dings and dents this season had Schwarber, 33, rethinking that last month.
    — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Both laminate and vinyl floors offer qualities that perform very well to prevent scratches, dents, and water damage, and as a result, both styles are go-to choices for homeowners who want that peace of mind.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 July 2026
Definition of dents
Noun
  • There’s nothing more annoying than unsightly indents in your carpet that are suddenly exposed.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Three years after his departure, the indents of Bob Myers’ fingerprints remain on the Warriors organization due to the compounding mistakes of Dunleavy’s tenure.
    — Jannelle Moore, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Definition of indents
Noun
  • In fossils, tooth marks often look like punctures or furrows.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 July 2026
  • In furrows of pain, The good now germinates.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Definition of furrows
Noun
  • But the Jack-o’-Lantern’s telltale gills, or long, deep slits under the cap, will set you straight, since the chicken of the woods has pores underneath instead.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Leg slits offer more breathability and comfort for shorter wearers.
    — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026
Definition of slits
Noun
  • The longtime festival favorite pits chefs against one another for both Judges' Choice and People's Choice honors.
    — Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • For dessert, the move is to head outdoors for s'mores by the fire pits, which are some of the best seats in the house.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of pits
Noun
  • Like the experimental teeth, the ones from Neanderthal archaeological sites had the same overlapping small fractures, shallow indentations, and shallow scratches.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
  • Overnight, indentations in the tarmac had been filled with sand, to ease the passing of the royal carriages.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
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