indentation

Noun
  1. A concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline) (synset 113931035)
    is a type of: concave shape, concavity, incurvation, incurvature - a shape that curves or bends inward
    subtypes:
    • notch - a V-shaped or U-shaped indentation carved or scratched into a surface
    • notch - a V-shaped indentation
    • cleft - a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)
    same as: indenture
  2. The formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion (synset 113559097)
    is a type of: corroding, corrosion, erosion - erosion by chemical action
    same as: pitting, roughness
  3. The space left between the margin and the start of an indented line (synset 106401396)
    is a type of: blank space, place, space - a blank area
    same as: indent, indention, indenture
  4. The act of cutting into an edge with toothlike notches or angular incisions (synset 100407760)
    is a type of: change of shape - an action that changes the shape of something

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