Defective and Jackleg

Defective

Defective adjective - Having a fault.

Jackleg and defective are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jackleg" instead an adjective "Defective".

Jackleg

Jackleg adjective - Lacking or showing a lack of expert skill.
Usage example: he did such a jackleg installation of that door frame that now the door won't shut

Defective and jackleg are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defective" instead an adjective "Jackleg".
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