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flaking
UK
/ˈfleɪkɪŋ/
US
/ˈfleɪkɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/ˈfleɪkɪŋ/
US
/ˈfleɪkɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that peels or someone who is unreliable.
The flaking of the paint was noticeable on the old walls.
Шелушение краски было заметно на старых стенах.
The flaking of the skin can be a sign of dryness.
Отслоение кожи может быть признаком сухости.
Additional translations
flaking
Used to describe something that is currently peeling or coming off in small thin pieces.
The flaking paint revealed the bare wood beneath.
Отслаивающаяся краска обнажила голое дерево под ней.
flaking
Gerund
flaked
Past Simple
flaked
Past Participle
flaking
Gerund
UK
/fleɪk/
US
/fleɪk/
The paint on the wall began to flake.
Краска на стене начала слоиться.
The old wallpaper started to flake off.
Старые обои начали отслаиваться.
The pastry will flake if you handle it too much.
Тесто будет расслаиваться, если его слишком много трогать.
Additional translations
Definitions
The flaking paint needs to be removed before we can repaint the fence.
His flaking attitude made it hard to rely on him for group projects.
The flaking of the old paint revealed the original color of the walls.
The flaking from the ceiling was scattered all over the floor.
The flaking paint revealed the bare wood beneath.
The paint on the old house began to flake after years of exposure to the sun.
She carefully flaked the chocolate to use as a topping for the dessert.
He promised to help with the project, but he flaked at the last minute.