bend vs flexure

flexure vs bend

bend and flexure both are nouns.

bend is a verb but flexure is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bend	Yes	No	Yes	No
flexure	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, bend and flexure are synonyms defined as:

bend and flexure: an angular or rounded shape made by folding

Other synonyms of bend include crease, crimp, fold, plication.

bend (noun)	flexure (noun)
curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)	act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased
diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left	an angular or rounded shape made by folding
movement that causes the formation of a curve	the state of being flexed (as of a joint)
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
a circular segment of a curve

bend (verb)	flexure (verb)
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
bend a joint
form a curve
change direction
turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
bend one's back forward from the waist on down

Difference between bend and flexure

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