Definitions

1. noun

A weakness or imperfection in a person, thing, or system.

“The engineer found a flaw in the design of the bridge that led to its collapse.”

2. verb

To spoil or mar the appearance or quality of something.

“The rain flaw the party’s outdoor decorations.”

3. verb

To make a small hole or crack in something, typically by pricking it or causing it to burst.

“The child accidentally flawed the balloon with a pin.”

4. verb

To cause something to leak or become damaged.

“The pipe started to flaw after several years of use.”

5. noun

A small crack or hole in something.

“The flaw in the windshield made it difficult to see the road.”