Flake
Flake noun - A small flat piece separated from a whole.
Usage example: sprinkle the cake with coconut flakes
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Synonyms for Flake
Shave and flake are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shave" instead the word "Flake" as a verb or a noun.
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Shave and Flake. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/flake/shave
Flake & Shave. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/flake/shave>.
Shave or Flake. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/flake/shave.
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