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Definition of flaking - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
surfacebreaking into small thin pieces or layers
- The flaking paint came off in thin pieces.
Noun
1.
surface changethe process of breaking off in thin pieces
- Flaking of the paint was visible after the storm.
2.
loose fragmenta small piece that has broken off a surface
- There was flaking on the old painted wall.
3.
archaeologyTECH. the act of shaping stone tools by removing thin piecesTECH.
- Flaking was used to make sharp stone blades.
Origin of flaking
Old English, flacan (to flake)
Terms with flaking included in their meaning
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construction
undergoing the process of chipping or flaking
Examples of flaking in a sentence
The flaking wallpaper revealed decades-old plaster underneath. The inspector noted flaking on the ceiling near the leaking pipe. Regular sanding prevented flaking of the varnish on the boat’s rails. The contractor blamed the flaking on years of damp. I brushed away the flaking from the rusted railing. Students practiced flaking obsidian under close supervision in the lab.
Microscopic scars show flaking on the tool's cutting edge.
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- French:écaillé, écaillement, ...
- German:abblätternd, Abblättern, ...
- Italian:sfaldato, sfogliatura, ...
- Spanish:descascarado, descamación, ...
- Portuguese:a descamar, descamação, ...
- Chinese:剥落的, 剥落, ...
- Japanese:剥がれかけた, 剥離, ...
- Arabic:مُتَقَشِّر, تَقَشُّر, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְקַלֵּף, הִתְקַלְּפוּת, ...
- Russian:отслаивающийся, отшелушивание, ...
- Ukrainian:лущиться, лущення, ...
- Hindi:छिलकता हुआ, फ्लेकिंग, ...
Definition of flake - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
materialbreak off in small thin pieces
- The paint began to flake off the walls.
2.
- He tends to flake on his commitments.
Noun
1.
materialssmall thin piece or layer of something
- She brushed a flake of paint off her shoulder.
2.
weathersmall crystal of snow
- A single snow flake landed on her nose.
3.
- He's such a flake, always cancelling plans.
4.
archaeologyTECH. prehistoric tool made from stoneTECH.
- The archaeologist found a flake near the ancient site.
5.
foodTECH. UK meat of the gummy sharkTECH. UK
- In Australia, flake is a popular dish.
Images of flake
small crystal of snow 
prehistoric tool made from stone 
meat of the gummy shark
Expressions with flake
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to come off in small, thin pieces
The paint began to flake off the old barn door..
fail to attend a planned event or meeting
She flaked on our dinner plans last night.
fall asleep from being very tired
After the hike, I just flaked out on the couch.
wheat flake including the bran
I had bran flakes with milk for breakfast.
salt with large, flat crystals often used to finish dishes
Sprinkle flake salt on top for extra crunch.
pigment made from white lead flakes
The artist preferred using flake white for its texture.
stone flake made using Levallois technique
Archaeologists found a Levallois flake at the excavation site.
Origin of flake
Old Norse, flak (flat piece)
Examples of flake in a sentence
The pastry will flake if baked too long. She might flake on the meeting again. Don't flake on your promise this time. A flake of snow landed on her nose. He noticed a flake of rust on the metal. The child caught a flake on his tongue.
Flakes danced in the air during the snowfall. She's a flake, never showing up on time. Don't rely on him; he's a total flake. She displayed a flake in the museum. Flakes were crucial for early human survival. Flake is often served with chips in coastal towns. The fishmonger recommended flake for its mild flavor.
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- French:s'écailler, écaille, ...
- German:abblättern, Flocke, ...
- Italian:sfaldarsi, scaglia, ...
- Spanish:descascararse, copito, ...
- Portuguese:lascar, floco, ...
- Chinese:剥落, 薄片, ...
- Japanese:剥がれる, フレーク, ...
- Arabic:تَقَشَّرَ, رُقاقَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְקַלֵּף, פְּתִית, ...
- Russian:отслаиваться, чешуйка, ...
- Ukrainian:відшаровуватися, шматочок, ...
- Hindi:छिलना, परत, ...
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