1. the action of bending or the condition of being bent
2. a bend or fold in something
3. a curved or bent part of the body, especially a joint
Usage: anatomy

Examples

• The flexure of the metal beam occurred under the heavy load.
• Engineers studied the flexure patterns in the bridge design.
• The yoga instructor demonstrated proper flexure of the spine.
• A sharp flexure in the river created a natural swimming hole.
• The flexure of his elbow was limited after the injury.
• The rock formation showed evidence of geological flexure over time.