Dinting is a term used to describe the process of creating small dents or indentations in a surface, often metal or wood. This technique can be employed in various crafts and manufacturing processes, where controlled impacts are used to shape materials without breaking them. In some contexts, dinting can also refer to the marks left on a surface after an object has been struck or pressed against it. These marks can be intentional, as in artistic applications, or unintentional, resulting from wear and tear over time.