1. v. & n.
--v.
1. tr. start (a line of print or writing) further from the margin than other lines, e.g. to mark a new paragraph.
2 tr. a divide (a document drawn up in duplicate) into its two copies with a zigzag line dividing them and ensuring identification. b draw up (usu. a legal document) in exact duplicate.
3 Brit. a intr. (often foll. by on, upon a person, for a thing) make a requisition (orig. a written order with a duplicate). b tr. order (goods) by requisition.
4 tr. make toothlike notches in.
5 tr. form deep recesses in (a coastline etc.).
--n.
1. Brit. a an order (esp. from abroad) for goods. b an official requisition for stores.
2 an indented line.
3 indentation.
4 an indenture.
Derivatives:
indenter n. indentor n.
Etymology: ME f. AF endenter f. AL indentare (as IN-(2), L dens dentis tooth) 2. v.tr.
1. make a dent in.
2 impress (a mark etc.).
Etymology: ME f. IN-(2) + DENT