an imperfection in a bodily system; visual defects; this device permits detection of defects in the lungs'
a failing or deficiency; that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information
[ Syn: shortcoming ]
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
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a persons body); a facial blemish
defect (n.)
desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army; If soldiers deserted Hitlers army, they were shot
[ Syn: desert ]