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Vocabulary Entry
flake
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A small, thin piece or layer that has broken off from a larger object.
Example Sentences
"He found a flake of paint on the floor."
"The archaeologist discovered a flake of stone that was used for tools."
"There was a flake of ice on the surface of the pond."
V
verb
To come off in thin pieces or layers.
Example Sentences
"The old paint began to flake off the wall."
"As the ice melted, it started to flake into small pieces."
"If you don’t moisturize your skin, it may start to flake."
A
adjective
Describing something that has a flaky or layered texture.
Example Sentences
"The pastry is light and flaky."
"She wore a flaky sweater made of loose threads."
"The dough should be flaky after rolling it out properly."