🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

凹槽器

Pronunciation / Transliteration: āocáo qì

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Indentor/ɪnˈdɛntər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"凹槽器在切割之前标记了木材。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A tool or device used to create indentations or notches in a surface.

    "The carpenter used an indentor to mark the wood before cutting."
  2. 2

    A person or entity that indents or makes indentations, especially in legal or formal documents.

    "The indentor ensured that all the documents were properly formatted with the required indentations."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'indentor' originates from the Latin word 'indentare', meaning 'to indent'. It evolved through Middle English, where it referred to a person or tool that creates indentations, particularly in writing or printing, reflecting the shift from a physical action to a more abstract application in various fields.

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