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(of an object or part of an object) In a lower position, having been pushed down
“The indented button was lower than the surrounding surface, indicating that it had been pushed down.”
Having or denoting a jagged edge
Having a groove or grooves
Past tense for to form a deep recess or notch in a line or surface
“A small brass roller is used, the surface of which is covered with pointed studs that, in passing, indent the surface.”
(British) Past tense for to make a requisition or written order for something
“Under this system, the farmer groups would indent for irrigated water before a given season.”
(typography) Past tense for to start or position a block of text further from the margin
“You might want to indent your text to make it stand out in a column of text or numbers.”
Past tense for to move, or cause to move, in a spiral or curved course
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