The paint on the gate is chipped and flaking.
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Flaking
//ˈfleɪkɪŋ//
Synonyms for "flaking" (186 found)
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Noun(15 words)
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Sample sentences
3 total sentences available.
All the flaking paint had to be scraped off before repainting; fortunately, it came off easily.
Source: wiktionary
In a cornfield on one side flakings of flint are numerous.
Source: wiktionary
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