Definitions

1. noun

A bending or curving of a part of something, especially a bone or a beam under stress or load.

“The doctor examined the patient’s spine for signs of abnormal flexure.”

2. noun

A bend or curve in a road, river, or other natural or artificial feature.

“The tourist got lost in the area with a sharp flexure in the hiking trail.”

3. verb

To bend or curve something, especially under stress or load.

“The engineer carefully flexured the metal beam to ensure it would support the weight.”

4. verb

To change direction or shape, especially of a path or route.

“The pilot had to flexure their flight plan due to bad weather.”