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 flexure flexure /ˈflɛkʃər/

noun

  1. Act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased  ( flexion , flexure )
    act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased
  2. An angular or rounded shape made by folding  ( bend , crease , crimp , flexure , fold , plication )
    an angular or rounded shape made by folding
     A fold in the napkin
    a fold in the napkin
     A crease in his trousers
    a crease in his trousers
     A plication on her blouse
    a plication on her blouse
     A flexure of the colon
    a flexure of the colon
     A bend of his elbow
    a bend of his elbow
  3. The state of being flexed (as of a joint)  ( flection , flexion , flexure )
    the state of being flexed (as of a joint)