Meaning of the word indented in English

What does indented mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

indented

US /ɪnˈdɛntɪd/
UK /ɪnˈdɛntɪd/

Adjective

1.

having a jagged or uneven edge or surface

Example:
The old metal plate was badly indented.
The coastline was deeply indented with bays and coves.
2.

(of a line of text or a paragraph) set further in from the margin than the main body of text

Example:
The first line of each paragraph was indented.
Make sure the bullet points are properly indented.