scrape vs defect

defect vs scrape

scrape and defect both are nouns.

scrape and defect both are verbs.

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

As nouns, defect is a hypernym of scrape; that is, defect is a word with a broader meaning than scrape:

scrape: an indication of damage
defect: a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)

Other hypernyms of scrape include blemish, mar.

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

scrape (verb)	defect (verb)
scratch repeatedly	desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army
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 scrape and defect

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