Dimple
WordNet
noun
(1) A small natural hollow in the cheek or chin
"His dimple appeared whenever he smiled"
(2) Any slight depression in a surface
"There are approximately 336 dimples on a golf ball"
(3) A chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
verb
(4) Produce dimples while smiling
"The child dimpled up to the adults"
(5) Mark with, or as if with, dimples
"Drops dimpled the smooth stream"
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From dympull, akin to tumphilo 'whirlpool' and dyppan 'to dip'
Noun
- A small depression or indentation in a surface.
- The accident created a dimple in the hood of the car.
- Specifically, a small natural depression on the skin, especially on the face near the corners of the mouth.
- You have very cute dimples.
Verb
- To create a dimple in.
- The hailstorm dimpled the roof of our car.
- To create a dimple in one's face by smiling.
- The young girl dimpled in glee as she was handed a cupcake.