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dimple

/ˈdɪmpəl/

Meanings
  • Noun

    A small indentation or depression in the surface of an object, particularly in the skin.

    - "She had a dimple in her chin."
    - "The golf ball had a dimple pattern."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈdɪmpəl/



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Synonyms

dent , dent , mar
Rhymes
Words rhyming with dimple
Hymple , Simple
Variants
List of all variants of dimple that leads to same result
dimple , dimples , dimplier , dimpliest , dimply , dimpled , dimpling
Etymology
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From Old English templa, dimpla, meaning 'indentation, mark'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that Winston Churchill had a dimple on his chin?

  2. Dimples are caused by a shortening of the muscle under the skin, creating a small indentation.


Related Concepts
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  1. Pockmark: A small, round scar on the skin, similar to a dimple but caused by disease or injury.

  2. Dimple cap: A type of golf ball with a raised dimple pattern on its surface.


Culture
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In literature, a dimple is often used to depict youthfulness or cuteness. In art, dimples are often depicted in portraits to add character and charm.

How to Memorize "dimple"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a small indentation or depression in an object or the skin.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'dimple' with the image of a small indentation or depression.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that a 'dimple' is a 'deep' indentation with the letter 'm' removed.


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