defecting (verb)

  • 1defect — defects, defecting, defected (The noun is pronounced [[t]di͟ːfekt[/t]]. The verb is pronounced [[t]dɪfe̱kt[/t]].) 1) N COUNT: usu with supp A defect is a fault or imperfection in a person or thing. He was born with a hearing defect. ...a defect… …

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  • 2Alexander the Great — This article is about the ancient king of Macedon. For other uses, see Alexander the Great (disambiguation). Alexander the Great Basileus of Macedon …

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  • 4dangle — 1. verb /dæŋ.ɡəl a) to hang loosely with the ability to swing His feet would dangle in the water b) the action of preforming a move or deke with the puck in order to get past a defender or goalie. Probably from It looks like hes dangling the puck …

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  • 5defect — (n.) early 15c., from M.Fr. defect and directly from L. defectus failure, revolt, falling away, from pp. of deficere to fail, desert (see DEFICIENT (Cf. deficient)). As a verb, from 1570s. Related: Defected; defecting …

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  • 6defect — I UK [ˈdiːfekt] / US [ˈdɪˌfekt] noun [countable] Word forms defect : singular defect plural defects ** a fault in someone or something There are a few minor design defects. genetic defects II UK [dɪˈfekt] / US verb [intransitive] Word forms… …

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