start (a line of text) or position (a block of text) further from the margin than the main part of the text

type a paragraph of text and indent the first line

form deep recesses or notches in (a line or surface)

a coastline indented by many fjords

make a requisition or written order for something

we were indenting for paper clips one by one in those days

divide (a document drawn up in duplicate) into its two copies with a zigzag line, thus ensuring identification and preventing forgery

make a dent or impression in (something)

use a stylus to indent the leather

divided or edged with a zigzag line