flexure in English dictionary

  • flexure

    Meanings and definitions of "flexure"

    • The act of bending or flexing; flexion.
    • A curve or bend in a tubular organ.
    • noun
      The act of bending or flexing; flexion.
    • noun
      A turn; a bend; a fold; a curve.
    • noun
      (anatomy)
      A curve or bend in a tubular organ.
    • noun
      (zoology)
      The last joint, or bend, of the wing of a bird.
    • noun
      (astronomy)
      The small distortion of an astronomical instrument caused by the weight of its parts; the amount to be added or subtracted from the observed readings of the instrument to correct them for this distortion.
    • noun
      act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased
    • noun
      an angular or rounded shape made by folding; "a fold in the napkin"; "a crease in his trousers"; "a plication on her blouse"; "a flexure of the colon"; "a bend of his elbow"
    • noun
      the state of being flexed (as of a joint)

    Synonyms of "flexure" in English dictionary

    flexion, crimp, physiological state are the top synonyms of "flexure" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "flexure" in English dictionary

    extension is the antonym of "flexure" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of flexure

    • flexure ( plural  flexures)
    • flexure (plural flexures)
  • Flexure

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