Dictionary definition · defect
noun
- an imperfection in a bodily system"visual defects"
- a failing or deficiency"that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information"
- an imperfection in an object or machine"a flaw caused the crystal to shatter"
- a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)"a facial blemish"
verb
- desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army"If soldiers deserted Hitler's army, they were shot"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).