indent

In typography terms the difference between margin and indent

is that margin is the edge of the paper that remains blank while indent is to begin (a line or lines) at a greater or lesser distance from the margin; as, to indent the first line of a paragraph one em; to indent the second paragraph two ems more than the first. See indentation, and indention. Normal indent pushes in a line or paragraph. "hanging indent" pulls the line out into the margin.

Indent is a related term of nick.

As a noun indent

is a cut or notch in the margin of anything, or a recess like a notch.

As a verb indent

is to notch; to jag; to cut into points like a row of teeth; as, to indent the edge of paper.

As a proper noun nick is

a diminutive of the male given name nicholas.

In transitive terms the difference between indent and scar

is that indent is to notch; to jag; to cut into points like a row of teeth; as, to indent the edge of paper while scar is to mark the skin permanently.

In intransitive terms the difference between indent and scar

is that indent is to be cut, notched, or dented while scar is to form a scar.

In transitive terms the difference between gouge and indent

is that gouge is to charge an unreasonably or unfairly high price while indent is to notch; to jag; to cut into points like a row of teeth; as, to indent the edge of paper.

As nouns the difference between indent and scratch

is that indent is a cut or notch in the margin of anything, or a recess like a notch while scratch is a disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.

As verbs the difference between indent and scratch

is that indent is to notch; to jag; to cut into points like a row of teeth; as, to indent the edge of paper while scratch is to rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.

As an adjective scratch is

for or consisting of preliminary or tentative, incomplete, etc. work.

Indent is a related term of pock.

As nouns the difference between indent and pock

is that indent is a cut or notch in the margin of anything, or a recess like a notch while pock is a pus filled swelling on the surface on the skin caused by an eruptive disease.

As verbs the difference between indent and pock

is that indent is to notch; to jag; to cut into points like a row of teeth; as, to indent the edge of paper while pock is to scar or mark with pits.

In transitive terms the difference between pit and indent

is that pit is to remove the stone from a stone fruit or the shell from a drupe while indent is to notch; to jag; to cut into points like a row of teeth; as, to indent the edge of paper.

In transitive terms the difference between indent and notch

is that indent is to notch; to jag; to cut into points like a row of teeth; as, to indent the edge of paper while notch is to achieve (something).

In transitive terms the difference between hole and indent

is that hole is to drive into a hole, as an animal, or a billiard ball or golf ball while indent is to notch; to jag; to cut into points like a row of teeth; as, to indent the edge of paper.

As nouns the difference between indent and tentative

is that indent is a cut or notch in the margin of anything, or a recess like a notch while tentative is a trial; an experiment.

As a verb indent

is to notch; to jag; to cut into points like a row of teeth; as, to indent the edge of paper.

As an adjective tentative is

of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.