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flex

Letters that make flex

e, f, l, x are letters that make 'flex'

Words within flex

ex, FL, LE are words within 'flex'

flex is a 4 letter word starting with f
flex is a 4 letter word ending with x

6 possible definitions for 'flex'

Flex as "bend a joint"

Under this definition, flex is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

bend has the same meaning as flex

flex as a type

'flex' can be a type of move.

Derivatives of flex

flexion, flexure, flection are derivatives of 'flex'.

Example of flex used within this context

"flex your wrists", "bend your knees"

Flex as "exhibit the strength of"

Under this definition, flex is a verb and has the following properties:

flex as a type

'flex' can be a type of show off, ostentate, flaunt, flash, swank.

Example of flex used within this context

"The victorious army flexes its invincibility"

Flex as "contract"

Under this definition, flex is a verb and has the following properties:

flex as a type

'flex' can be a type of shrink, contract.

Derivatives of flex

flex is a derivative of flex.

Example of flex used within this context

"flex a muscle"

Flex as "form a curve"

Under this definition, flex is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

bend has the same meaning as flex

Antonyms

straighten, unbend have the opposite meaning of 'flex'

flex as a type

'flex' can be a type of change shape, change form, deform.

Types of flex

bend, double up, cringe, double over, cower, grovel, curl up, crook, arc, arch, curve, angle, tip, replicate, retroflex, incurvate, tilt, fawn, double, stoop, bow, curl, draw in, slant, crouch, lean, curve, creep, crawl are types of 'flex'.

Derivatives of flex

bend, waxy, bender, turn, twist, crook, crease, crimp, flexion, flexure, fold, plication, bendable, pliant, pliable are derivatives of 'flex'.

Flex as "cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form"

Under this definition, flex is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

bend, deform, turn, twist have the same meaning as 'flex'

Antonyms

unbend has the opposite meaning of flex

flex as a type

'flex' can be a type of change shape, change form, deform.

Types of flex

dent, indent, gnarl, convolve, crank, incurvate, convolute are types of 'flex'.

Derivatives of flex

waxy, flexible, bender, deformation, bend, crease, crimp, contortion, flexure, fold, plication, flexile, bendable, pliant, pliable are derivatives of 'flex'.

Flex as "the act of flexing"

Under this definition, flex is a noun and has the following properties:

flex as a type

'flex' can be a type of flexion, flexure.

Derivatives of flex

flex is a derivative of flex.

Example of flex used within this context

"he gave his biceps a flex to impress the ladies"