flaw, n.
(flaws)
freq. cnt. 2
(flaws)
freq. cnt. 2
an imperfection in an object or machine
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
defect fault flaw
sample sentences
"a flaw caused the crystal to shatter""if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness
<noun.state>
flaw
semantic pointers
hypernym
defect or weakness in a person's character
<noun.state>
flaw
sample sentences
"he had his flaws, but he was great nonetheless"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form