Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Flexure

• (n.) The act of flexing or bending; a turning or curving; flexion; hence, obsequious bowing or bending.
• (n.) A turn; a bend; a fold; a curve.
• (n.) The last joint, or bend, of the wing of a bird.
• (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.

Synonyms of Flexure

• Flection
• Flexion
• Fold
• Crease
• Plication
• Crimp
• Bend
• Flexion

Antonyms of Flexure

• Extension

Homophones of Flexure