Dent
Dent noun - A sunken area forming a separate space.
Usage example: there was a big dent in the car's hood where something had hit it
Trough is a synonym for dent in indentation topic. In some cases you can use "Trough" instead a noun "Dent", when it comes to topics like hollow, depression.
Trough
Trough noun - A long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas).
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Synonyms for Trough
Dent is a synonym for trough in indentation topic. You can use "Dent" instead a noun "Trough", if it concerns topics such as hollow.
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| bigger | bigger dent | bigger trough |
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Trough and Dent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dent/trough
Dent & Trough. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/dent/trough>.
Trough or Dent. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/dent/trough.
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