dimple
[dim-puh l]
noun
a small, natural hollow area or crease, permanent or transient, in some soft part of the human body, especially one formed in the cheek in smiling.
any similar slight depression.
verb (used with object), dim·pled, dim·pling.
to mark with or as if with dimples; produce dimples in: A smile dimpled her face.
Metalworking.
- to dent (a metal sheet) so as to permit use of bolts or rivets with countersunk heads.
- to mark (a metal object) with a drill point as a guide for further drilling.
verb (used without object), dim·pled, dim·pling.
to form or show dimples.
Origin of dimple
1350–1400; Middle English dimpel, Old English *dympel; cognate with German Tümpel pool
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He had been only vaguely conscious of the dimple in the night.
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It is whispered that if Maria gives her hand to Mr. Dimple, it will be without her heart.
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I have the honour to be Mr. Dimple's servant, or, if you please, waiter.
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And will you pretend to say now, Mr. Dimple, that you propose to break with Maria?
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The reputation of my life does not depend upon the breath of a Mr. Dimple.
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dimple
noun
verb
Word Origin for dimple
C13 dympull; compare Old English dyppan to dip, German Tümpel pool
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dimple
[dĭm′pəl]
n.
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