A shallow deformation in the surface of an object, produced by an impact.
A type of maize/corn with a relatively soft outer hull, and a soft type of starch that shrinks at maturity to leave an indentation in the surface of the kernel.
A sudden negative change, such as loss, damage, weakening, consumption or diminution, especially one produced by an external force, event or action
A slot or a wire in a reed
A minor impact or effect made upon something.
A tooth, as of a card, a gear wheel, etc.
To impact something, producing a dent.
To develop a dent or dents.
Deformation by forces acting in opposite directions.
The process of making a vertical side cutting in working into a face of coal.
The act or operation of reaping.
The act or operation of clipping with shears or a shearing machine, as the wool from sheep, or the nap from cloth.
The material cut off in this way.
The process of preparing shear steel; tilting.
The act or operation of dividing with shears.
Tending to cut or tear.