Index of English words, starting with "fl"

(1) - Flexion (n.) The bending of a limb or joint; that motion of a joint which gives the distal member a continually decreasing angle with the axis of the proximal part; -- distinguished from extension.
(2) - Flexion (n.) Syntactical change of form of words, as by declension or conjugation; inflection.
(3) - Flexion (n.) A bending; a part bent; a fold.
(4) - Flexion (n.) The act of flexing or bending; a turning.

(1) - Flexor (n.) A muscle which bends or flexes any part; as, the flexors of the arm or the hand; -- opposed to extensor.

(1) - Flexure (n.) The small distortion of an astronomical instrument caused by the weight of its parts; the amount to be added or substracted from the observed readings of the instrument to correct them for this distortion.
(2) - Flexure (n.) The last joint, or bend, of the wing of a bird.
(3) - Flexure (n.) A turn; a bend; a fold; a curve.
(4) - Flexure (n.) The act of flexing or bending; a turning or curving; flexion; hence, obsequious bowing or bending.

(1) - Flibbertigibbet (n.) An imp.

(1) - Flick (n.) A flitch; as, a flick of bacon.
(2) - Flick (v. t.) To whip lightly or with a quick jerk; to flap; as, to flick a horse; to flick the dirt from boots.