Dictionary Check: defect

"defect" is a valid word!

Scrabble 12 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

noun

an imperfection in a bodily system

Example: "visual defects"
noun

a failing or deficiency

Example: "that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information"
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noun

an imperfection in an object or machine

Example: "a flaw caused the crystal to shatter"
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noun

a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)

Example: "a facial blemish"
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verb

desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army

Example: "If soldiers deserted Hitler's army, they were shot"
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