flaw

      English

      Etymology 1

      Pronunciation

      Noun

      flaw (plural flaws)

      1. A crack or breach, a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion.
        There is a flaw in that knife.
        That vase has a flaw.
      2. A defect, fault, or imperfection, especially one that is hidden.
      3. A defect or error in a contract or other document which may make the document invalid.
        There is a flaw in the will.
        There is a flaw in the deed.
        There is a flaw in the statute.
      Synonyms
      Derived terms
      Translations
      crack or breach
      defect, fault

      Verb

      flaw (third-person singular simple present flaws, present participle flawing, simple past and past participle flawed)

      1. (transitive) To add a flaw to, to make imperfect or defective.
      2. (intransitive) To become imperfect or defective.
      Translations
      to add a flaw to
      to become imperfect

      Etymology 2

      Pronunciation

      Noun

      flaw (plural flaws)

      1. A sudden burst or gust of wind of short duration.
      2. A storm of short duration.
      3. A sudden burst of noise and disorder; a tumult; uproar; a quarrel.
      Translations
      burst of wind
      burst of noise
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      Verb

      flaw

      1. To faint.
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