defect
nounUK /ˈdiː.fekt/
US /ˈdiː.fekt/
A defect is a small problem that makes something not perfect.
The toy car had a defect, so the wheel fell off.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A fault in a person's character or behavior.
His only defect is that he is too impatient.
3. To leave a country or group to join another, often for political reasons.
The spy decided to defect to the other side.
4. A physical problem in a body part or organ.
The baby was born with a heart defect.