"indent" in the noun sense
1. indent
an order for goods to be exported or imported
2. indentation, indention, indent, indenture
the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line
"indent" in the verb sense
1. indent
set in from the margin
"Indent the paragraphs of a letter"
2. indent
cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication
"indent the documents"
3. indent, dent
make a depression into
"The bicycle dented my car"
4. indent
notch the edge of or make jagged
5. indenture, indent
bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant
"an indentured servant"
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