First Known Use: before 12th century
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1dint
noun \ˈdint\
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Origin of DINT
Middle English, from Old English dynt; akin to Old Norse dyntr noise
Related to DINT
- Synonyms
- cavity, concavity, dent, depression, hole, hollow, indentation, indenture, pit, recess
- Antonyms
- bulge, camber, convexity, jut, projection, protrusion, protuberance
2dint
verb
Definition of DINT
transitive verb
1
: to make a dent in
2
: to impress or drive in with force
First Known Use of DINT
1597
DINT Defined for Kids
dint
noun \ˈdint\
Definition of DINT for Kids
: the force or power of something —used in the phrase by dint of <They succeeded by dint of hard work.>
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