flexure vs pair of compasses

flexure

noun
  • A turn; a bend; a fold; a curve. 

  • The act of bending or flexing; flexion. 

  • A curve or bend in a tubular organ. 

  • The last joint, or bend, of the wing of a bird. 

  • The small distortion of an astronomical instrument caused by the weight of its parts; the amount to be added or subtracted from the observed readings of the instrument to correct them for this distortion. 

verb
  • To introduce a flexure into; to bend or flex. 

pair of compasses

noun
  • A tool for drawing accurate circles or arches, usually consisting of two arms joined at one end in such a way that the arms can be opened and closed; one of the arms is pointed at its free end while the other holds a pencil, pencil lead or some other implement for making marks. 

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