1. a person or thing that indents or makes indentations
2. a tool or device used to create dents, marks, or impressions in a surface
Usage: technical

Examples

• The machinist used an indenter to mark the metal surface.
• The quality control inspector checked the hardness using a diamond indenter.
• She worked as an indenter at the printing shop, creating raised letters on business cards.
• The indenter left a precise mark on the test specimen.
• The automatic indenter made consistent impressions across all samples.
• He adjusted the pressure on the indenter for better results.