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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024flaw1 /flɔ/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a feature that causes an imperfection in something;
defect;
blemish:a flaw in the diamond. - an undesirable quality in character or personality:a serious character flaw.
flawed, adj. flaw•less, adj. flaw•less•ly, adv. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024flaw1 (flô),USA pronunciation n. - a feature that mars the perfection of something;
defect;
fault:beauty without flaw; the flaws in our plan. - a defect impairing legal soundness or validity.
- a crack, break, breach, or rent.
v.t. - to produce a flaw in.
v.i. - to contract a flaw;
become cracked or defective.
- Old Norse flaga sliver, flake
- Middle English flaw(e), flage, perh. 1275–1325
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged imperfection, blot, spot. See defect.
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged fissure, rift.
flaw2 (flô),USA pronunciation n. - MeteorologyAlso called windflaw. a sudden, usually brief windstorm or gust of wind.
- Meteorologya short spell of rough weather.
- [Obs.]a burst of feeling, fury, etc.
- Old Norse flaga attack, squall
- 1475–85
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