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  1. flexure:


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Detailed Synonyms for flexure in English

flexure:

flexure [the ~] noun

  1. the flexure
    – act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased 1
    the flexion; the flexure
    – act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased 1
  2. the flexure
    – an angular or rounded shape made by folding 1
    the fold; the bend; the crease; the crimp; the flexure; the plication
    – an angular or rounded shape made by folding 1
    • fold [the ~] noun
      • a fold in the napkin1
    • bend [the ~] noun
      • a bend of his elbow1
    • crease [the ~] noun
      • a crease in his trousers1
    • crimp [the ~] noun
    • flexure [the ~] noun
      • a flexure of the colon1
    • plication [the ~] noun
      • a plication on her blouse1
  3. the flexure
    – the state of being flexed (as of a joint) 1
    the flexure; the flection; the flexion
    – the state of being flexed (as of a joint) 1

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Related Definitions for "flexure":

  1. act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased1
  2. an angular or rounded shape made by folding1
    • a flexure of the colon1
  3. the state of being flexed (as of a joint)1

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