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foible

noun

the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip

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Word length
6
Starts with
F
Ends with
E
Contains
OI
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈfɔɪbəl

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noun

  1. the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip

noun

  1. a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

noun

  1. a minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior.

    “The students admired their teacher despite his foibles.”

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The students admired their teacher despite his foibles.

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