Flaw
WordNet
noun
(1) Defect or weakness in a person's character
"He had his flaws, but he was great nonetheless"
(2) An imperfection in a device or machine
"If there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer"
verb
(3) Add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A crack or breach, a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion.
- There is a flaw in that knife.
- That vase has a flaw.
- A defect, fault, or imperfection, especially one that is hidden.
- A defect or error in a contract or other document which may make the document invalid.
- There is a flaw in the will.
- There is a flaw in the deed.
- There is a flaw in the statute.
Verb
- To add a flaw to, to make imperfect or defective.
- To become imperfect or defective.
Noun
- A sudden burst or gust of wind of short duration.
- A storm of short duration.
- A sudden burst of noise and disorder; a tumult; uproar; a quarrel.