Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flake
noun
/fleɪk/
Definition
a small, thin piece that has been broken off from a larger object.
Examples
- The paint on the wall began to flake off after years of exposure.
- They found flakes of skin on the floor, indicating the presence of an animal.
- She dealt with a flake of snow that fell onto her coat.
Meaning
Flake refers to something that has come loose in small, flat pieces, often from a larger surface.
Synonyms
- chip
- fragment
- piece
- sliver
- shard
