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flaw

Pronunciation: (flô), [key]
—n.
1. a feature that mars the perfection of something; defect; fault: beauty without flaw; the flaws in our plan.
2. a defect impairing legal soundness or validity.
3. a crack, break, breach, or rent.

—v.t.
to produce a flaw in.

—v.i.
to contract a flaw; become cracked or defective.

flaw

Pronunciation: (flô), [key]
—n.
1. Also called windflaw. a sudden, usually brief windstorm or gust of wind.
2. a short spell of rough weather.
3. Obs.a burst of feeling, fury, etc.

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