Definitions

1. verb

to bend or turn aside from a straight course

“The ship flected from its original course due to a storm.”

2. noun

a bending or turning aside from a straight course

“The flect of the river made it difficult to navigate.”

3. verb

to deflect or turn aside (a projectile, etc.)

“The force flected the bullet, saving the person’s life.”

4. verb

to bend or flex (a part of the body)

“The athlete flected her knee to avoid the tackle.”