fault
noun
\ ˈfȯlt
, in poetry also ˈfȯt\
, in poetry also ˈfȯt\
Definition of fault
(Entry 1 of 2)
b
: a physical or intellectual imperfection or impairment : defect
a theory with some serious faults
c
: an error especially in service in a net or racket game
She committed too many faults to win the match.
3a
: misdemeanor
a small boy's faults
b
: mistake
The misplacement of "only" is one of the most common writing faults.
4
: responsibility for wrongdoing or failure
the accident was the driver's fault
5
: a fracture in the crust of a planet (such as the earth) or moon accompanied by a displacement of one side of the fracture with respect to the other usually in a direction parallel to the fracture
Frequent earthquakes have occurred along the San Andreas Fault.
at fault
to a fault
1
: unable to find the scent and continue chase
2
: open to blame : responsible
you were really at fault
: to an excessive degree
precise to a fault