flexure

Speech parts

1. flexure - Noun

2. flexure - Verb

Meaning

The act of flexing or bending; a turning or curving; flexion; hence, obsequious bowing or bending.

The last joint, or bend, of the wing of a bird.

The small distortion of an astronomical instrument caused by the weight of its parts; the amount to be added or substracted from the observed readings of the instrument to correct them for this distortion.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

bend fold flexion crease crimp flection plication camber turn flex double angle curve bow arc
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Antonyms

display failure extension lock adjust disclose
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Hypernyms

bending angularity physical condition physiological condition physiological state angular shape

Hyponyms

flex pleat ruck twirl twist kink

Phrases with the word

left colic flexure pontine flexure flexure hinge

Examples

The elephant hath joints, but none for courtesy; his legs are legs for necessity, not for flexure. William Shakespeare

a fold in the napkin Source: Internet

a crease in his trousers Source: Internet

a plication on her blouse Source: Internet

a flexure of the colon Source: Internet

a bend of his elbow Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

flexural properties flexural resilience flexural rigidity flexure hinge flexus flexwing