Flake (Verb)
Meaning 1
Form into flakes; "The substances started to flake".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The paint was old and started to flake off the wall, revealing the faded color underneath.
- As the ice melted, it began to flake and break apart into tiny pieces.
- When the substance dried, it began to flake and crumble in my hands.
- The rust on the car started to flake as the restoration process began.
- The soap in the water started to flake and dissolve quickly, releasing its fragrance.
Meaning 2
Cover with flakes or as if with flakes.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Snowflakes gently flake the landscape with white sprinkles of frost.
- The breakfast cereal would flake into a bowl of milk and be ready for eating.
- She carefully sprinkled grated cheese to flake it across the pizza.
- Her skin was ready to flake due to the strong cold wind blowing her direction.
- The pastry dish fell and started to flake off fragile layers everywhere.
Meaning 3
Come off in flakes or thin small pieces; "The paint in my house is peeling off".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The dry skin on my body tends to flake in cold weather.
- After the repair was complete, old paint continued to flake away from the surface of the vehicle.
- The flaky texture of the pastry began to flake under her fingers as she pressed down on it.
- Years of neglect allowed the coat of paint to flake slowly from the walls of the house.
- She gently picked at the spot, watching as it started to flake and peel away in very tiny pieces.