Word: FLAKES
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Definition of FLAKES
- Something which is not genuine, or is presented fraudulently.
- A trick; a swindle.
- A move meant to deceive an opposing player, used for gaining advantage for example when dribbling an opponent.
- One of the circles or windings of a cable or hawser, as it lies in a coil; a single turn or coil.
- A loose filmy mass or a thin chiplike layer of anything
"There were a few flakes of paint on the floor from when we were painting the walls."
- A scale of a fish or similar animal
- A prehistoric tool chipped out of stone.
- To break or chip off in a flake.
"The paint flaked off after only a year."
- To prove unreliable or impractical; to abandon or desert, to fail to follow through.
"He said he'd come and help, but he flaked."
- To store an item such as rope or sail in layers
"The line is flaked into the container for easy attachment and deployment."
- A paling; a hurdle.
- A platform of hurdles, or small sticks made fast or interwoven, supported by stanchions, for drying codfish and other things.
- A small stage hung over a vessel's side, for workmen to stand on while calking, etc.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "flakes" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "flakes" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FLAKES:
- # the flakes effect
- # master of flakes
- # playing with flakes
- # in terms of flakes
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