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The vase had one small flaw.
What does Flaw mean?
A mistake or weakness.
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A mistake, weakness, crack, or imperfection.
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A flaw in the plan caused delays.
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A flaw can be physical, like a crack, or abstract, like a weakness in an idea.
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MeaningFlaw means A mistake or weakness.
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strengthA good or strong quality.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flaw, depending on context.
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