Indent and Kerf

Indent

Indent noun - A V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface.
Usage example: with the heel of his boot he made a sizable indent in the dirt as a temporary marker
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Synonyms for Indent

Kerf and indent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Kerf" instead a noun "Indent".

Nearby Words: indentation, indenture, indented, indention, indenting

Kerf

Kerf noun - A V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface.
Usage example: with a handsaw I made a kerf in the board to mark where I needed to cut
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Synonyms for Kerf

Indent and kerf are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Indent" instead a noun "Kerf".
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