flexure

Nouns

  • (n) the state of being flexed (as of a joint) flection, flexion,
  • (n) 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
    crease, crimp, fold, plication, bend,
  • (n) act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased flexion,

Synonyms

flection flexion crease crimp fold plication bend

Antonyms

extension

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