Defect and Dent

Defect

Defect noun - Something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.

Dent and defect are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dent" instead a noun "Defect".

Dent

Dent noun - An impression in a surface (as made by a blow).

Defect and dent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defect" instead a noun "Dent".

Nearby Words: dented, dentation, dental, denture, denting

How words are described

single single defect single dent
small small defect small dent
real real defect real dent
big big defect big dent
Other adjectives: serious, tiny, slight, permanent, major, minor.

Common collocations

plans defect plans dent plans
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