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flaw1 Law an invalidating fault or defect in a document or proceeding flaw2 a. a sudden short gust of wind; squall b. a spell of bad, esp windy, weather flaw [flȯ] (materials) A discontinuity in a material beyond acceptable established limits. (meteorology) An English nautical term for a sudden gust or squall of wind. (mineralogy) A faulty part of a gemstone, such as a crack, visible imperfect crystallization, or internal twinning or cleavage. (oceanography) The seaward edge of fast ice. A shore lead just outside fast ice. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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