consequence, effect, result, upshot, outcome, event, issue - a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"

imprint, impression, depression - a concavity in a surface produced by pressing; "he left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud"

scotch, score - a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

blemish, mar, defect - a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body); "a facial blemish"

dig - a small gouge (as in the cover of a book); "the book was in good condition except for a dig in the back cover"

twist, bend, deform, flex, turn - cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form; "bend the rod"; "twist the dough into a braid"; "the strong man could turn an iron bar"