ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Flaking

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfleɪkɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Flaking is an adjective meaning Breaking or tending to break into flakes.

Meaning

Breaking or tending to break into flakes.

More Meanings

  1. present participle and gerund of flake
  2. A piece of flaked material.

Example Sentences

In a cornfield on one side flakings of flint are numerous.
All the flaking paint had to be scraped off before repainting; fortunately, it came off easily.

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