flex
1flex
verb \ˈfleks\Definition of FLEX
transitive verb
1
: to bend especially repeatedly
2
a : to move muscles so as to cause flexion of (a joint) b : to move or tense (a muscle) by contraction
3
: use, demonstrate <flexing her skills as a singer>
intransitive verb
: bend
— flex one's muscles
: to demonstrate one's strength <an exaggerated need to flex his political muscles — J. P. Lash>
Examples of FLEX
- He flexed the muscles of his right arm.
- a material that flexes easily
Origin of FLEX
Latin flexus, past participle of flectere to bend
First Known Use: circa 1521
2flex
nounDefinition of FLEX
chiefly British : an electric cord
Origin of FLEX
short for flexible cord
First Known Use: 1905
3flex
nounflex
transitive verb \ˈfleks\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of FLEX
1
: to bend especially repeatedly
2
a : to move muscles so as to cause flexion of (a joint) <stretching and flexing his knees> b : to move or tense (a muscle or muscles) by contraction <flexed their biceps>
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