Definition of flexure Flexure

flex•ure

We found 15 definitions of flexure from 6 different sources.

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What does flexure mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: flexures

flexure - the state of being flexed (as of a joint)
  flection, flexion
  physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
flexure - 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"
  fold, crease, plication, crimp, bend
  angular shape, angularity a shape having one or more sharp angles
  pleat, plait any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape
  twirl, kink, twist a difficulty or flaw in a plan or operation; "there are still a few kinks to iron out"
flexure - act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased
  flexion
  extension act of expanding in scope; making more widely available; "extension of the program to all in need"
  bending the act of bending something
  flex the act of flexing; "he gave his biceps a flex to impress the ladies"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • flexure (Noun)
    The act of bending or flexing; flexion.
  • flexure (Noun)
    A turn; a bend; a fold; a curve.
  • flexure (Noun)
    A curve or bend in a tubular organ.
  • flexure (Noun)
    The last joint, or bend, of the wing of a bird.
  • flexure (Noun)
    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.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • flexure (n.)
    The act of flexing or bending; a turning or curving; flexion; hence, obsequious bowing or bending.
  • flexure (n.)
    A turn; a bend; a fold; a curve.
  • flexure (n.)
    The last joint, or bend, of the wing of a bird.
  • flexure (n.)
    The small distortion of an astronomical instrument caused by the weight of its parts; the amount to be added or substracted from the observed readings of the instrument to correct them for this distortion.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • flexure
    A angular or rounded shape in a thin material (such as paper) where the material abruptly changes direction, typically back toward itself.

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book

  • flexure
    The bending or curving of a line or figure.

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