definition of
flexure

[1] #1 flexure n. [flection, flexion] the state of being flexed (as of a joint). wn

[2] #2 flexure n. [fold, crease, plication, 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". wn

[3] #3 flexure n. [flexion] act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased. wn