flex

/flˈɛks/

/ˈfɫɛks/

to flex

MAIN VERB

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

synonyms : bend

antonyms : unbend

contract

bend a joint

synonyms : bend

black-and-white shorebird with stout legs and bill; feed on oysters etc.

form a curve

synonyms : bend

antonyms : straighten

exhibit the strength of

Flex

the act of flexing

Examples

1. The Council flexes their muscles to show they mean business.

2. The Fair Trade Commission has of late been flexing its muscles, cracking down on cases of corruption.

3. The parade is the first sign of the new regime flexing its military muscles.

4. Flex your muscles.