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flaw 1 F0175800 (flô)n.1. An imperfection, often concealed, that impairs soundness: a flaw in the crystal that caused it to shatter. See Synonyms at blemish.2. A defect or shortcoming in something intangible: The two leaders share the flaw of arrogance.tr.v. flawed, flaw·ing, flaws To cause a flaw in; make defective: an argument that was flawed by specious reasoning. [Middle English flaue, splinter, perhaps from Old Norse flaga, slab of stone; see plāk- in Indo-European roots.]
flaw 2 F0175800 (flô)n. A quick, intense burst, especially of wind, rain, or snow. [Probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish flaga, gust of wind.] flaw′y adj.EncyclopediaSeeflaw |