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indent
noun
1 indent
An order for goods to be exported or imported.
2 indent
The space left between the margin and the start of an indented line.
synonyms: indentation, indention, indenture.
Roget 257:
notch,
dent,
nick,
cut;
indent,
indentation;
dimple.
embrasure,
battlement,
machicolation†;
saw,
tooth,
crenelle†,
scallop,
scollop†,
vandyke;
depression;
jag.
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Dutch: inspringing
verb
1 indent
Set in from the margin.
Roget 248:
be convoluted
etc.
adj.;
wind,
twine,
turn and twist,
twirl;
wave,
undulate,
meander;
inosculate†;
entwine,
intwine†;
twist,
coil,
roll;
wrinkle,
curl,
crisp,
twill;
frizzle;
crimp,
crape,
indent,
scollop†,
scallop,
wring,
intort†;
contort;
wreathe
etc.
(cross)
219.
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Roget 769:
contract,
covenant,
agree for;
engage
etc.
(promise)
768.
treat,
negotiate,
stipulate,
make terms;
bargain
etc.
(barter)
794.
make a bargain,
strike a bargain;
come to terms,
come to an understanding;
compromise
etc.
774;
set at rest;
close,
close with;
conclude,
complete,
settle;
confirm,
ratify,
clench,
subscribe,
underwrite;
endorse,
indorse;
put the seal to;
sign,
seal
etc.
(attest)
467;
indent.
take one at one's word,
bargain by inch of candle.
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Dutch: inspringen
2 indent
Cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication.
3 indent
Make a depression into.
synonym: dent.
Roget 257:
notch,
nick,
cut,
dent,
indent,
jag,
scarify,
scotch,
crimp,
scallop,
scollop†,
crenulate†,
vandyke.
Dutch: blutsen, deuk
4 indent
Notch the edge of or make jagged.
5 indent
Bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant:
— An indentured servant.
synonym: indenture.
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