1. (noun) flexure, flection, flexion
the state of being flexed (as of a joint)
Synonyms: flection, flexure, inflection, crease, fold, bend, flexion, crimp, plication
2. (noun) fold, crease, plication, flexure, crimp, bend
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
Synonyms: turn, sheep pen, curve, flexure, plication, bending, sheepcote, faithful, flexion, bend, bend dexter, crease, crimp, wrinkle, seam, twist, flection, creese, plica, sheepfold, pleating, fold, line, furrow, folding, crinkle, crook, congregation, crimper, flock, kris
3. (noun) flexion, flexure
act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased
Synonyms: flection, flexure, inflection, crease, fold, bend, flexion, plication, crimp
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