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fault line

/ˈfɔːlt laɪn/noun

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noun
  1. 1

    [C] technical

    a long crack in the earth's surface where two large masses of rock have moved against each other, and where earthquakes are likely to happen

    भ्रंश रेखा

    • The city is built on a major fault line.
    • Earthquakes are common along the fault line.
  2. 2

    [C]

    a serious weakness or division in an organisation, society or system that may cause it to fail

    (समाज या संस्था में) दरार, कमज़ोर कड़ी

    • The debate exposed deep fault lines within the party.

    Synonyms rift division