Definition of flexures Flexures

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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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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.

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.

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