definition of
defect

[1] #1 defect n. an imperfection in a bodily system; "visual defects"; "this device permits detection of defects in the lungs". wn

[2] #2 defect n. [shortcoming] a failing or deficiency; "that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information". wn

[3] #3 defect n. [fault, flaw] an imperfection in an object or machine; "a flaw caused the crystal to shatter"; "if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer". wn

[4] #4 defect n. [blemish, mar] a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body); "a facial blemish". wn

[5] #5 defect v. [desert] 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". wn