# flexed

Pronunciation: say "FLEKST" /flɛkst/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of flex. — simple past and past participle of flex
   - Simple: Past tense and past participle of flex. Use this form for bending that already happened.
   - _The long steel beam flexed slightly under the heavy load._
   - _The gymnast flexed her toes as she stretched on the mat._

## Adjective

2. Bent rather than held straight, as a joint or limb kept in a curved position.
   - Simple: Bent into a curved or folded shape, not straight.
   - _The dancer's flexed foot formed a sharp angle with her leg._
   - _A slightly flexed knee absorbs the shock of each landing._

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