dent vs ding

dent and ding both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
dent	Yes	No	Yes	No
ding	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, dent and ding are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of dent include gouge, nick.

dent (noun)	ding (noun)
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)	an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)	a ringing sound
a depression scratched or carved into a surface

dent (verb)	ding (verb)
make a depression into	go `ding dong', like a bell