Pronunciation: [dˈɛnts] (IPA) 
The word "dents" is spelled with the letter combination "d-e-n-t-s". In IPA phonetic transcription, it is represented as /dɛnts/. The "d" sound is a voiced dental plosive, while the "e" sound is a short open-mid front unrounded vowel. The "n" is a voiced alveolar nasal, followed by the "t" sound which is an unvoiced dental plosive. Finally, the "s" is an unvoiced alveolar fricative. Together, these sounds create the word "dents".
Dents refer to small shallow depressions or indentations that occur on the surface of an object, typically due to impact or pressure. They are visible marks left behind on a material that can be made from various substances such as metal, plastic, wood, or even fabric. Dents commonly appear when an object collides with another object or when pressure is exerted on its surface.
The size and severity of a dent can vary significantly, ranging from barely noticeable slight depressions to more substantial and prominent damage. Dents can be found on different surfaces, including vehicles, appliances, furniture, or any other object that is prone to impacts. They can be caused by a variety of factors, such as accidental collisions, hailstorms, falling objects, or even improper handling.
Repairing dents often involves techniques such as massaging, heating, or leveraging the material back into its original shape. Depending on the material and severity of the dent, different tools and approaches may be employed. For instance, when dealing with automotive dents, specialized techniques like paintless dent removal (PDR) may be utilized to fix the damage without the need for repainting.
Overall, dents are physical imperfections on an object's surface caused by external forces and can be detrimental to its aesthetic appeal, structural integrity, or functionality.
The word "dents" has its etymology from the Old English word "dynt" or "dynta", which originally meant a blow or a strike. This Old English word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "duntaz". Over time, the meaning of "dynt" evolved into the concept of an indentation or a dent in the surface of something, which is the meaning associated with the word "dents" today.
