Inadequacy or incompleteness.
An insufficiency, especially of something essential to health.
The codimension of a linear system in the corresponding complete linear system.
The amount by which the number of double points on a curve is short of the maximum for curves of the same degree.
A defect, fault, or imperfection, especially one that is hidden.
A storm of short duration.
An inclusion, stain, or other defect of a diamond or other gemstone.
A sudden burst of noise and disorder
A crack or breach, a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion.
A defect or error in a contract or other document which may make the document invalid or ineffective.
A sudden burst or gust of wind of short duration; windflaw.
To add a flaw to, to make imperfect or defective.
To become imperfect or defective; to crack or break.