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Dimple (Noun)

A chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached.

Nouns denoting substances.

A dimple chad occurs when the corners remain intact but a punch or dimple is created on the surface.
In punch-card voting systems, a dimple is left behind if the corner is not fully detached.
A chad can be considered a dimple when it appears that an attempt to punch the corner was made but ultimately failed.
Election officials may interpret a dimple chad as an undervote in certain circumstances.
In the context of a punch-card ballot, a dimple is often considered an incomplete or partial punch.

Any slight depression in a surface; "there are approximately 336 dimples on a golf ball".

Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.

The crater's dimple formed a miniature lake that reflected the surrounding landscape.
Scientists studied the dimples on a bee's honeycomb to understand its structural integrity.
A geologist analyzed the dimples on the surface of a rock to determine its erosion history.
The small dimples on the potato chips added texture and crunch to the snack.
The dimple on the golf ball helps reduce air resistance and improve its aerodynamics.

A small natural hollow in the cheek or chin; "His dimple appeared whenever he smiled".

Nouns denoting body parts.

His single dimple added to the endearing charm that people found so attractive about him.
The model's most distinctive feature was the deep dimple in her left cheek that formed when she smiled at the camera.
As soon as she flashed her bright smile, the tiny dimple on her right cheek would catch everyone's eye.
He couldn't help but stare at her enchanting dimple every time their eyes met.
Her adorable dimple made her appear even more innocent and pure when arguing against the opposing team.