1.an imperfection in a bodily system;
visual defects
2.a failing or deficiency;
that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information
3.an imperfection in a device or machine;
if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer
4.a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body);
a facial blemish
1.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