Definitions for defect
Overview of noun defect
The noun defect has 4 senses? (first 4 from tagged texts)
1. (2) defect
(an imperfection in a bodily system; "visual defects"; "this device permits detection of defects in the lungs")
2. (2) defect, shortcoming
(a failing or deficiency; "that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information")
3. (1) defect, 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")
4. (1) blemish, defect, mar
(a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body); "a facial blemish")
Overview of verb defect
The verb defect has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. defect, 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")
