Definition of flexure

noun (n)

• the state of being flexed (as of a joint) (noun.state)

  Synonym: flection, flexion
  

  source: wordnet30
• an angular or rounded shape made by folding (noun.shape)

  Synonym: bend, crease, crimp, fold, plication
  

  Example:
  A flexure of the colon.
  

  source: wordnet30
• act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased (noun.act)

  Synonym: flexion
  Antonym: extension
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act of flexing or bending; a turning or curving; flexion; hence, obsequious bowing or bending. (noun)

  source: webster1913

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