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Impressions

/ɪmˈpɹɛʃənz/

The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another.

📖 Definitions of "Impressions"

noun
  1. 1

    The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another.

    "His head made an impression on the pillow."

  2. 2

    The overall effect of something, e.g., on a person.

    "He tried to make a good impression on his parents."

  3. 3

    A vague recalling of an event, a belief.

    "I have the impression that he's already left for Paris."

  4. 4

    An impersonation, an imitation of the mannerisms of another individual.

verb
  1. 1

    To manipulate a blank key within a lock so as to mark it with impressions of the shape of the lock, which facilitates creation of a duplicate key.

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