flex

Meaning of flex

verb
  1. (with reference to a limb or joint) bend or become bent.
    she saw him flex his ankle and wince
    it's important to prevent the damaged wrist from flexing
  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
noun
  1. the action or state of flexing.
    add rigidity and eliminate brake flex
  2. a boastful statement or display.
    ridiculous flexes of exorbitant wealth
    a sing-songy verse full of flexes and threats

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

noun

a flexible insulated cable used for carrying electric current to an appliance.

early 20th century: abbreviation of flexible.

Information about flex

Hyphenation of flex

flex

  • It consists of 1 syllables and 4 chars.
  • flex is a word monosyllabic because it has one syllable

flex synonyms

Meaning bend:

bend, deform, twist, turn

Meaning form or cause to form a curve:

curve

Meaning bend (something, especially a finger as a signal):

crook

Meaning attach or fasten with a hook or hooks:

hook

Meaning bend a (limb or joint) at an angle:

cock

Meaning direct or incline at an angle:

angle

Meaning form or cause to form a sharp twist or curve:

kink

Meaning fasten with a buckle:

buckle

Meaning an insulated wire or wires having a protective casing and used for transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals:

cable

Meaning a length or quantity of wire used to carry an electric current, for fencing, etc:

wire

Meaning the initiative in an action; an example for others to follow:

lead

Meaning a part that is added to something to enlarge or prolong it:

extension

Meaning thin, flexible string or rope made from several twisted strands:

cord

flex antonyms

Meaning make or become straight:

straighten

Words that rhyme with flex

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