dint
noun
force; power.
dinting
-
present participleof dint.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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By dint of dinting, I managed the trick.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
I’m for ever and the day after plagued wi’ them, and I do wish those lads ’ud make theirselves a bit useful and catch ’em, instead o’ dinting in black jacks.
From It Might Have Been The Story of the Gunpowder Plot by M. (Madelaine) Irwin
"No cheer," he answered, gloomily, dinting his finger-nails into his palm.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 06, No. 38, December, 1860 by Various
Wet and bright the dinting pebbles Shine where oft she paused and stood; All her dreamy warmth revolving, While the chilly waters wooed.
From Poems — Volume 1 by George Meredith
"How hot your face is," he said, dinting the flesh fondly with his finger, "I see my little girl is glad to have me back."
From Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People by Israel Zangwill
