fault

/fɒlt//fɔlt/

noun

  1. 1

    A defect; something that detracts from perfection.

  2. 2

    A mistake or error.

    “No! This is my fault, not yours.”
  3. 3

    A weakness of character; a failing.

    “For all her faults, she’s a good person at heart.”
  4. 4

    A minor offense.

  5. 5

    Blame; the responsibility for a mistake.

    “The fault lies with you.”
  6. 6

    A fracture in a rock formation causing a discontinuity.

  7. 7

    In coal seams, coal rendered worthless by impurities in the seam.

    “slate fault  dirt fault”
  8. 8

    An illegal serve.

  9. 9

    An abnormal connection in a circuit.

  10. 10

    Want; lack

  11. 11

    A lost scent; act of losing the scent.

verb

  1. 1

    To criticize, blame or find fault with something or someone.

  2. 2

    To fracture.

  3. 3

    To commit a mistake or error.

  4. 4

    To undergo a page fault.

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