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flex - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'flex' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Flex [ n.]
- Flax.
2 . Flex [ v. t.]
- To bend; as, to flex the arm.

Meaning of 'flex' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . flex [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the act of flexing
Example in sentence:
  • he gave his biceps a flex to impress the ladies
2 . flex [ v]
Meaning (2):
- cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
Example in sentence:
  • bend the rod;
  • the strong man could turn an iron bar;
  • twist the dough into a braid
Meaning (3):
- bend a joint
Example in sentence:
  • bend your knees;
  • flex your wrists
Meaning (4):
- contract
Example in sentence:
  • did you catch a cold?;
  • flex a muscle;
  • The material drew after it was washed in hot water
Meaning (5):
- form a curve
Example in sentence:
  • The stick does not bend
Meaning (6):
- exhibit the strength of
Example in sentence:
  • The victorious army flexes its invincibility