The act of bending or flexing; flexion.
A turn; a bend; a fold; a curve.
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.
To introduce a flexure into; to bend or flex.
A surcingle, or strap of leather, used for binding a load upon the back of an animal.
A stretch of fishing-lines shot in the water.
A girth or belly-band for a horse's harness.
A leather tie; a short wagon rope.
Possessing or indicating lack; deficient.