flexure

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flexure

The child demonstrates the flexure of her elbow.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially at a joint: The action of curving or flexing a part of the body, typically a limb, decreasing the angle between bones.
    • A curve, bend, or fold in something: An angular or rounded shape formed by the folding or bending of a material or structure.
    • (Technical) A curve or bend in a geological stratum or anatomical structure: A specific term used in geology and anatomy to describe a natural bend or fold.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The flexure of the elbow is essential for bringing food to the mouth.
    • The geologist studied the rock flexure caused by tectonic pressure.
    • A sharp flexure in the pipe caused the water flow to slow down.
Advanced Usage
  • In Anatomy: Often used to describe the bending of a joint or a bend in an organ.
    • The sigmoid flexure of the colon is a common site for medical examination.
  • In Engineering/Physics: Refers to the bending or deformation of a material under stress.
    • The beam's flexure was measured to test its load-bearing capacity.
  • In Geology: Describes folds in rock layers.
    • The mountain range was formed by a series of crustal flexures.
Variants and Related Words
  • Flex (verb): To bend a joint or to cause something to bend.
    • He flexed his muscles.
  • Flexible (adjective): Capable of bending easily without breaking; adaptable.
    • The flexible wire could be bent into any shape.
  • Flexion (noun): The action of bending or the condition of being bent, especially of a limb or joint. (Often used interchangeably with in anatomical contexts).
    • Plantar flexion points the toes downward.
Synonyms
  • Bend: A curve or angle in something that is typically straight.
  • Curve: A line or surface that deviates from straightness in a smooth, continuous way.
  • Fold: A bend or doubling over of a flexible material.
  • Plication (technical): A fold or corrugation.
Related Phrases
  • Point of flexure: The specific location where bending occurs.
    • The point of flexure in the metal rod showed signs of stress.
  • Flexure test: A materials science test to determine a substance's behavior under bending forces.
    • The ceramic failed the flexure test.
Related Idioms

(Note: "Flexure" is a technical term and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. The related verb "flex" is used idiomatically.) - To flex one's muscles: To show off one's strength or power. - The company is flexing its muscles in the new market.

flexure

The child demonstrates the flexure of her elbow.

Noun
  1. 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
    • 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
  3. the state of being flexed (as of a joint)

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