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defect vs gouge

gouge vs defect

defect and gouge both are nouns.

defect and gouge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
defect Yes No Yes No
gouge Yes No Yes No
As nouns, gouge is a hyponym of defect; that is, gouge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than defect:
  • defect: a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
  • gouge: an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
defect (noun) gouge (noun)
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body) the act of gouging
a failing or deficiency and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves
an imperfection in an object or machine an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
an imperfection in a bodily system
defect (verb) gouge (verb)
desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army force with the thumb
make a groove in
obtain by coercion or intimidation
Difference between defect and gouge

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