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The old paint was flaking.
What does Flaking mean?
Peeling off in thin pieces.
Dictionary definition
Peeling or breaking off in small thin pieces; also failing to show up informally.
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Flaking skin can happen in dry weather.
hard
Flaking usually describes thin pieces coming off a surface, but it can also mean acting unreliably.
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Peeling is close in meaning to flaking.
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flay · king · strongest beat: flay
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WordFlaking.
Partnoun, verb, adjective.
MeaningFlaking means Peeling off in thin pieces.
ExampleExample: The old paint was flaking.
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- Syllables
- flay · king
- Strongest beat
- flay
- Ending
- king
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on flay.
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Synonyms
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peelingComing off in layers or pieces.
flakeRelated word that supports the meaning of flaking.
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stickingStaying attached.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flaking, depending on context.
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Flaking word family
Base word
flaking
noun
flakings
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