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noun Download 🔗Share A turn; a bend; a fold; a curve. Examples : "The gentle flexure of the old wooden bridge made the walk across slightly bouncy. " structure geology physics anatomy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share The last joint, or bend, of the wing of a bird. Examples : "The robin perched on the branch, adjusting the feathers at the flexure of its wing. " bird anatomy part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The telescope's computer automatically compensates for the flexure caused by its heavy mirror, ensuring accurate star positions are recorded. " astronomy physics technical space device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
