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March 13, 2018 Word of the Day

flex /ˈflɛks/ verb
flex
/ˈflɛks/
verb

flexes; flexed; flexing

The woman is flexing her biceps.
The woman is flexing her biceps.
Definition of FLEX

1 [+ object]

a : to bend (a body part)

  • flexing a leg

  • flex your fingers

b : to move or tighten (a muscle)

  • He flexed the muscles of his right arm.

2 [no object] : BEND

  • a material that flexes easily

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