flexile

/ˈflɛksəl/
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Definitions of flexile
  1. adjective
    able to flex; able to bend easily
    synonyms: flexible
    elastic
    capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
    bendable, pliable, pliant, waxy
    capable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking
    double-jointed
    having unusually flexible joints especially of the limbs or fingers
    limber, supple
    (used of persons' bodies) capable of moving or bending freely
    limber
    (used of artifacts) easily bent
    spinnable, spinnbar
    capable of being spun into fibres
    stretched
    (of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
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