flaw — a mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object
Pronunciation (IPA): /flɔː/
Korean meaning: 결함, 흠, 불완전한 부분
Korean pronunciation: **플로**
Example Sentences
- The only flaw in his plan was forgetting to bring snacks to the movie.
- She couldn't find a single flaw in the new smartphone.
- His biggest flaw is that he thinks pineapple belongs on pizza.
flaw
NOUN//flɔː//
a mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object
The potter discovers a major flaw in the ceramic vase
When I saw the flaw, I cut it raw!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'flage' meaning a crack or splinter, related to 'flay' (to strip). The word entered Middle English through Scandinavian influence during the Viking period.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The only flaw in his plan was forgetting to bring snacks to the movie.”
“She couldn't find a single flaw in the new smartphone.”
“His biggest flaw is that he thinks pineapple belongs on pizza.”
“The software has a security flaw that needs immediate attention.”
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