Synonyms: flex
Definition: the act of flexing
Usage: he gave his biceps a flex to impress the ladies
Similar words: flexion, flexure
Definition: act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased
Synonyms: turn, twist, bend, flex, deform
Definition: cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
Usage: bend the rod; twist the dough into a braid; the strong man could turn an iron bar
Similar words: deform, change form, change shape
Definition: assume a different shape or form
Definition: bend a joint
Usage: flex your wrists; bend your knees
Similar words: move
Definition: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
Usage: He moved his hand slightly to the right
Definition: form a curve
Usage: The stick does not bend
Similar words: deform, change form, change shape
Definition: assume a different shape or form
Synonyms: flex
Definition: contract
Usage: flex a muscle
Similar words: shrink, contract
Definition: become smaller or draw together
Usage: The fabric shrank; The balloon shrank
Synonyms: flex
Definition: exhibit the strength of
Usage: The victorious army flexes its invincibility
Similar words: ostentate, flash, flaunt, show off, swank
Definition: display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
Usage: he showed off his new sports car