Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Flaw

   /flô/

   

   noun

   • 1. a mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object: "plates with flaws in them were sold at the outlet store"
   • ▪ a fault or weakness in a person's character: "he had his flaws, but he was still a great teacher"
   • ▪ a mistake or shortcoming in a plan, theory, or legal document that causes it to fail or reduces its effectiveness: "there were fundamental flaws in the case for reforming local government"

   verb

   • 1. (of an imperfection) mar, weaken, or invalidate (something): "the computer game was flawed by poor programming"

   Word Origin Middle English: perhaps from Old Norse flaga ‘slab’. The original sense was ‘a flake of snow’, later, ‘a fragment or splinter’, hence ‘a defect or imperfection’ (late 15th century).

   Scrabble Points: 10

   • F

     4

   • L

     1

   • A

     1

   • W

     4

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. People also ask

   What is the meaning of flaw?

   • Definitions and Meaning of flaw in English flawnoun an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness defect or weakness in a person's character "he had his flaws, but he was great nonetheless" an imperfection in an object or machine Synonyms : defect, fault

   flaw - Meaning in English - Translation of flaw in English

   shabdkosh.com/dictionary/marathi-english/flaw/flaw-meaning-in-marathi

   See all results for this question

   What is a basic flaw?

   • a mistake in something that means that it is not correct or does not work correctly synonym defect, fault The argument is full of fundamental flaws. flaw in something The report reveals fatal flaws in security at the airport. There is still a basic flaw in your selection procedure.

   flaw noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/american_english/flaw

   See all results for this question

   Is a flaw a defect?

   • A flaw in something is a defect. At certain stores you can buy clothes with slight defects. You have to be careful because the defect can be minor, like a missing button, or major, like sleeves of uneven lengths. In a person, a defect is an imperfection, which can manifest itself mentally or physically.

   Defect - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/defect

   See all results for this question

   What does flaw2 mean?

   • flaw2 (flô), n. Meteorology Also called windflaw. a sudden, usually brief windstorm or gust of wind. Meteorology a short spell of rough weather. In Lists: Top 2000 English words, more...

   flaw - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

   www.wordreference.com/definition/flaw

   See all results for this question

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › flawsFLAW Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › flaws

   • Cached

   Flaw definition: a feature that mars the perfection of something; defect; fault. See examples of FLAW used in a sentence.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › flawFLAW Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › flaw

   • Cached

   Flaw definition: a feature that mars the perfection of something; defect; fault. See examples of FLAW used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › flawFLAW | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › flaw

   • Cached

   FLAW definition: a mistake or bad characteristic that stops someone or something from being perfect: . Learn more.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › flawflaw noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › flaw

   • Cached

   Definition of flaw noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › flawFLAW - All you need to know about it | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › flaw

   • Cached

   Definitions of 'flaw' 1. A flawin something such as a theory or argument is a mistake in it, which causes it to be less effective or valid. [...] 2. A flawin someone's character is an undesirable quality that they have. [...] 3. A flawin something such as a pattern or material is a fault in it that should not be there. [...] More.

8. Videos

   • 

     4:11

     youtube.com

     🔵 Flaw Flawed - Flaw Meaning - Flaw Examples - Flaw Definition - GRE 3500 Vocabulary

     Aug 18, 2020

     2.9K Views

   • 

     1:50

     youtube.com

     Flaw | Meaning of flaw

     Apr 12, 2019

     13.2K Views

   • 

     vocabulary.com

     Flaw - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

     May 18, 2012

     0 Views

   View all

9. www.wordreference.com › definition › flawflaw - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

   www.wordreference.com › definition › flaw

   • Cached

   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.

10. premium-oxforddictionaries-com.libproxy.ucl.ac.ukflaw - definition of flaw in English from the Oxford dictionary

    premium-oxforddictionaries-com.libproxy.ucl.ac.uk

    • Cached

    flaw; There are 2 main definitions of flaw in English: flaw 1; flaw ...