dimple

noun

1. A small depression or indentation in a surface.

   “The accident created a dimple in the hood of the car.”

   “The garden pool's dark surface […] breaks into dimples small and bright.”

2. Specifically, a small natural depression on the skin, especially on the face near the corners of the mouth.

   “You have very cute dimples.”

3. A small depression, made with a punch on a metal object, as a guide for further drilling.

verb

1. (transitive)To create a dimple in.

   “The hailstorm dimpled the roof of our car.”

2. (intransitive)To create a dimple in one's face by smiling.

   “The young girl dimpled in glee as she was handed a cupcake.”

3. To form dimples; to sink into depressions or little inequalities.

   “And smiling eddies dimpled o'er the main.”