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flaw

The correct spelling is flaw.

How to pronounce flaw

/ˈflɔː/
noun

IPA: /ˈflɔː/

Say it like: Fla-w

The correct spelling is flaw. A flake, fragment, or shiver. For example: "That vase has a flaw."

Usage Examples

That vase has a flaw.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A flake, fragment, or shiver.
  2. 2.A thin cake, as of ice.
  3. 3.A crack or breach, a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion.
  4. 4.A defect, fault, or imperfection, especially one that is hidden.
  5. 5.A sudden burst or gust of wind of short duration; windflaw.

verb

  1. 1.To add a flaw to, to make imperfect or defective.
  2. 2.To become imperfect or defective; to crack or break.

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