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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024dint /dɪnt/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]Idioms- by dint of, by the force of;
through the power of:to achieve success by dint of hard work.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024dint (dint),USA pronunciation n. - force;
power:By dint of hard work she became head of the company. - a dent.
- [Archaic.]a blow;
stroke.
v.t. - to make a dent or dents in.
- to impress or drive in with force.
- bef. 900; Middle English; Old English dynt; cognate with Old Norse dyntr
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged effort, strain, exertion, struggle.
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