HyperDic: foible

English > 2 senses of the word foible:
NOUNattributefoible, idiosyncrasy, mannerisma behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
artifactfoiblethe weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip
foible > pronunciation
Soundsfoy'bahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > foible: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningA behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual.
Synonymsidiosyncrasy, mannerism
Broaderpeculiarity, specialness, specialty, speciality, distinctivenessA distinguishing trait
Spanishcostumbre personal, idiosincrasia, manía, peculiaridad
Catalancostum personal, idiosincràsia, mania, peculiaritat
English > foible: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningThe weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip.
Part ofsword, blade, brand, steelA cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
Broaderpart, portionSomething less than the whole of a human artifact
Spanishpunto débil

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