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The crack was a fault in the wall.
What does Fault mean?
a mistake, weakness, or blame
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A mistake, weakness, or responsibility for a problem; also to blame.
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It was not your fault that the bus was late.
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Scientists study a fault where pieces of Earth's crust move.
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Strength contrasts with fault.
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Partnoun, verb.
MeaningFault means a mistake, weakness, or blame.
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strengthA good quality rather than a weakness.
virtueA good moral quality.
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