flexure

noun

1. act of bending a joint

   Synonym:    flexion

2. an angular or rounded shape made by folding
   1. a fold in the napkin
   2. a crease in his trousers
   3. a plication on her blouse
   4. a flexure of the colon
   5. a bend of his elbow

   Synonym:    foldcreaseplicationcrimpbend

3. the state of being flexed (as of a joint)

   Synonym:    flectionflexion