deuken — meaning in English

English meaning

• dent noun A shallow dip or indentation in a surface, usually caused by a knock or impact.
• dimple noun A small natural indentation in the skin, especially near the corners of the mouth or on the cheek.

Senses

deuken is used for these senses in English:

• dent (transitive) To impact something, producing a dent.
• dent (intransitive) To develop a dent or dents.
• dimple (intransitive) To create a dimple in one's face by smiling.

dent — full definition

1. noun A shallow dip or indentation in a surface, usually caused by a knock or impact.
2. noun A noticeable reduction or negative effect on something, especially money or resources.
3. verb To strike something so it develops a dent, or to be damaged in this way.

dimple — full definition

1. noun A small natural indentation in the skin, especially near the corners of the mouth or on the cheek.
2. noun A small dent or indentation in any surface.
3. verb To form a small indentation, or to show a dimple by smiling.

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