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   flex

   /flɛks/

   verb

   • 1. (with reference to a limb or joint) bend or become bent: "she saw him flex his ankle and wince" Similar bendcurvecrookhookcockanglekinkbuckledouble upOpposite straighten
   • ▪ cause (a muscle) to stand out by contracting or tensing it: "a group of bodybuilders flexed their muscles" Similar tightentautenmake tauttense (up)tensioncontractstiffenbraceknotOpposite relax
   • ▪ (of a muscle) contract or be tensed: "a muscle flexed in his jaw"
   • ▪ (of a material) be capable of warping or bending and then reverting to shape: "set windows in rubber so they flex during an earthquake"
   • 2. put a (skill, talent, or ability) to use: "the talks were seen as a way for Merkel to flex her well-known diplomatic prowess"
   • ▪ show (something) off; flaunt: informal US "she flexes her power and success with a flick of her diamond-braceleted wrist"

   noun

   • 1. the action or state of flexing: "add rigidity and eliminate brake flex"
   • 2. a boastful statement or display: informal US "ridiculous flexes of exorbitant wealth"

   Word Origin early 16th century: from Latin flex- ‘bent’, from the verb flectere.

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › flexFlex Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   How to use flex in a sentence. to bend especially repeatedly; to move muscles so as to cause flexion of (a joint); to move or tense (a muscle) by contraction… See the full definition

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFLEX | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FLEX definition: 1. to bend an arm, leg, etc. or tighten a muscle: 2. (of a material) to bend without breaking, or…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFLEX | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FLEX meaning: 1. to bend an arm, leg, etc. or tighten a muscle: 2. (of a material) to bend without breaking, or…. Learn more.

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   Flex definition: to bend, as a part of the body. See examples of FLEX used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFLEX definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   8 meanings: 1. British a flexible insulated electric cable, used esp to connect appliances to mains US and Canadian name: cord.... Click for more definitions.

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   1. (Electrical Engineering) Brit a flexible insulated electric cable, used esp to connect appliances to mains. US and Canadian name: cord

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   flex meaning, definition, what is flex: to tighten your muscles or bend part of ...: Learn more.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFLEX | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   FLEX definition: 1. to bend a part of your body so that the muscle becomes tight 2. a piece of wire covered in…. Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionflex verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    flex (something) to bend, move or stretch an arm or a leg, or pull a muscle tight, especially in order to prepare for a physical activity. to flex your fingers/feet/legs; He stood on the side of the pool flexing his muscles. Word Origin verb early 16th cent.: from Latin flex-‘bent’, from the verb flectere.

11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › flexFlex - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    When you flex something, you bend or contract it. To appear super tough, you might flex your archery bow while flexing your muscles.