intransitive verb
Definition: To break off or come apart in thin, flat pieces.
Example: The paint began to flake off the old wall.
noun
Definition: A thin, flat piece or layer of something, often used to describe small bits that can break off from a larger object.
Example: She found a flake of paint on the floor after the renovation.
transitive verb
Definition: To remove small pieces from something, often in a way that leaves a surface uneven or rough.
Example: He decided to flake the paint off the old chair to give it a new look.