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flake
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- pronunciation:
- fleIk
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a small, thin piece that has split off from or peeled off of a surface.
Flakes of paint fell from the walls of the old house.- similar words:
- scale
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| definition 2: |
any small, light, usually flat thing.
Flakes of snow fell through the air.
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| definition 3: |
(slang) an odd or strange person.
Some people think Fred is a flake because of the way he dresses.- similar words:
- eccentric
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| related words: |
chip |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
flakes, flaking, flaked |
| definition: |
to peel or split off from a surface in flakes.
The paint on the wall is flaking. |
| related words: |
chip |
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