1. An imperfection in an object or machine
   "a flaw caused the crystal to shatter";
   - defect, fault
    
2. Defect or weakness in a person's character
   "he had his flaws, but he was great nonetheless"
    
3. An imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness
   "The lawyer found a flaw in the contract that could be exploited"

1. Add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective
   "The scratch flawed the surface of the table";
   - blemish

Sounds like: flares, flaflaw, f

Derived forms: flawed, flawing, flaws

Type of: damage, disadvantage, failing, imperfection, imperfectness, minus, weakness

Encyclopedia: Flaw