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flexure

/ˈfleksʃər/ noun · British & US
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What does flexure mean?

noun

A bending or curving of a part of something, especially a beam or a column, under load. In anatomy, the angle or bend in a bone or joint.

Example

"The engineer studied the flexure of the bridge's support beams to ensure they could withstand heavy traffic."

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