1. (

• flexure ,
• flection ,
• flexion

) the state of being flexed (as of a joint) ;

2. (

• fold ,
• crease ,
• plication ,
• flexure ,
• crimp ,
• bend ,

) an angular or rounded shape made by folding; "a fold in the napkin"; "a crease in his trousers"; "a plication on her blouse"; "a flexure of the colon"; "a bend of his elbow" ;

3. (

• flexion ,
• flexure

) act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased ;