I. ˈdint noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English dynt; akin to Old Norse dyntr noise
Date: before 12th century
1. archaic : blow , stroke
2. : force , power
3. : dent II
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- by dint of
II. transitive verb
Date: 1597
1. : to make a dent in
2. : to impress or drive in with force