flaw
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: flaws · flawing
Sense 1
A crack or breach, a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A defect, fault, or imperfection, especially one that is hidden.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To add a flaw to, to make imperfect or defective.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To become imperfect or defective; to crack or break.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “flaw” mean?
A crack or breach, a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion.
Is “flaw” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.