to do something for one's own benefit; to take advantage of
to provide (someone) with an advantage, to give an edge to
Superiority of state, or that which gives it; benefit; gain; profit
The continuation of the game after a foul against the attacking team, because the attacking team are in an advantageous position.
Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end.
The score where one player wins a point after deuce but needs the next to carry the game.
Interest of money; increase; overplus (as the thirteenth in the baker's dozen).
To become imperfect or defective; to crack or break.
To add a flaw to, to make imperfect or defective.
A storm of short duration.
An inclusion, stain, or other defect of a diamond or other gemstone.
A sudden burst of noise and disorder
A crack or breach, a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion.
A defect or error in a contract or other document which may make the document invalid or ineffective.
A defect, fault, or imperfection, especially one that is hidden.
A sudden burst or gust of wind of short duration; windflaw.