Defect and Fleck

Defect

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

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

Fleck

Fleck noun - A small area that is different (as in color) from the main part.

Defect and fleck are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defect" instead a noun "Fleck".

Nearby Words: flecked, flecking

How words are described

small small defect small fleck

Both words in one sentence

  • Misaimed Marketing A deleted scene from Best in Show has Gerry Fleck, who has a birth defect of two left feet, endorsing a shoe line made entirely of left shoes.
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