flaw

/ˈflȯ/

Middle English, flake, from Old Norse flaga stone slab, moldar flaga thin layer of turf; akin to Old English flōh flat stone

noun

  1. a defect in physical structure or form

  2. an imperfection or weakness and especially one that detracts from the whole or hinders effectiveness

  3. fragment

a diamond with a flaw

vanity was the flaw in his character

verb

  1. to make flaws in : mar

  2. to become defective

noun

  1. a sudden brief burst of wind; also : a spell of stormy weather

  2. an outburst especially of passion

the wind changed with flaws from westward