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flex

/flɛks/

Synonyms of flex Antonyms of flex Examples of flex Usage of flex Parts of flex Definition that contains flex Words sounding like flex Explanation of flex

verb
bend a joint
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"flex your wrists"

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bend

type of:
move
verb
cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
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bend deform turn twist

type of:
change form change shape deform
verb
form a curve
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bend

type of:
deform change shape change form
verb
contract
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"flex a muscle"

type of:
shrink contract
verb
exhibit the strength of
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"The victorious army flexes its invincibility"

type of:
show off flash flaunt ostentate swank
noun
the act of flexing
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"he gave his biceps a flex to impress the ladies"

type of:
flexion flexure

Examples of flex

"flex your wrists"
"flex a muscle"
"The victorious army flexes its invincibility"
"he gave his biceps a flex to impress the ladies"