defect vs scrape

scrape vs defect

defect and scrape both are nouns.

defect and scrape both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
defect	Yes	No	Yes	No
scrape	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, scrape is a hyponym of defect; that is, scrape 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)
scrape: an indication of damage

Other hyponyms of defect include birthmark, nevus, chatter mark, check, chip, crack, dent, ding, gouge, nick, mole, mark, scar, scratch, burn, burn mark, blot, daub, slur, smear, smirch, smudge, spot, stigma, verruca, wart, milium, whitehead, blackhead, comedo.

defect (noun)	scrape (noun)
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)	an indication of damage
a failing or deficiency	a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
an imperfection in an object or machine	a harsh noise made by scraping
an imperfection in a bodily system	an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

defect (verb)	scrape (verb)
desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army	scratch repeatedly
	bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of
	cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
	gather (money or other resources) together over time
	make by scraping
	bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

Difference between defect and scrape

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