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noun • an imperfection in an object or machine • defect or weakness in a person's character • an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness verb • add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective | ||||||||
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noun • a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention • an imperfection in an object or machine • the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection • (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other • (electronics) equipment failure attributable to some defect in a circuit (loose connection or insulation failure or short circuit etc.) • responsibility for a bad situation or event • (sports) a serve that is illegal (e.g., that lands outside the prescribed area) verb • put or pin the blame on | ||||||||
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noun • general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate • a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine • a small hidden microphone; for listening secretly • insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis • a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use verb • annoy persistently • tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information | ||||||||
Defect Crossword Clue
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FLAW which was last seen in the Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FLAW
Updated: March 16, 2024
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