faulting
nounUK /ˈfɔːltɪŋ/
US /ˈfɔːltɪŋ/
Faulting is when the ground cracks and moves because of pressure deep inside the Earth.
The earthquake was caused by faulting along a long crack in the rock.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of blaming someone for something.
Her constant faulting of her teammates made everyone unhappy.
3. A mistake or weakness in something.
The teacher pointed out the faulting in his argument.
4. In tennis, hitting the ball outside the correct area when serving.
He lost the point because of repeated faulting on his serve.