1. (n.) A slight natural depression or indentation on the surface of some part of the body, esp. on the cheek or chin.

2. (n.) A slight indentation on any surface.

3. (v. i.) To form dimples; to sink into depressions or little inequalities.

4. (v. t.) To mark with dimples or dimple like depressions.

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