flakes

verb

To come off a surface in small, thin pieces or layers, often due to age or damage.

"The old paint often flakes from the window frame."

noun

Small, thin, flat pieces that have broken off from a larger surface or substance.

"The breakfast cereal consists of toasted corn flakes."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: antiaircraft gun, flack, pom-pom, antiaircraft, ack-ack, ack-ack gun, attack, fire, blast, flak catcher, flack catcher