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gouge vs defect

defect vs gouge

gouge and defect both are nouns.

gouge and defect both are verbs.

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

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