defect


Meanings

  • 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"
  • an imperfection in an object or machine;
    • "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 person's body);
  • desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army;
  • DEFECT v -ED, -ING, -S to desert an allegiance


Scrabble Score: 12

defect is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

defect is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

defect is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 13

defect is a valid Words With Friends word