Flex

usgb/fleks/
verb

To bend something.

She tends to flex her fingers when she is nervous.
Visual representation of "flex" - To bend something.

Often appears as...

  • flex your muscles
  • flex your fingers
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Physical Activity

Often used when talking about exercise or movements related to the body.

Illustration for Physical Activity
The yoga instructor asked us to flex our backs.
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Controlled Movement

Implies moving a body part deliberately and usually with some effort or strength.

Illustration for Controlled Movement
To show how strong he is, Mike can flex his biceps easily.
Visual representation of the word "Flex"

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