defect, fault, flaw -- (an imperfection in an object or machine; "a flaw caused the crystal to shatter"; "if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer")
flaw -- (defect or weakness in a person's character; "he had his flaws, but he was great nonetheless")
flaw -- (an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness)
Overview of verb flaw
The verb flaw has 1 sense
flaw, blemish -- (add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective)