flex

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Translation of flex into German,

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Verb

tr./intr.
1.

muscle display

US
tighten muscles to show size or strength
US
  • She flexed her biceps in the mirror.Sie spielte mit ihren Bizeps im Spiegel.
2.

flaunt

US
show off one's abilities or possessions
US
  • He likes to flex his new car at parties.Er prahlt gerne mit seinem neuen Auto auf Partys.
3.

joint movement

bend or move a joint repeatedly
  • He flexed his knees before jumping.Er beugte seine Knie, bevor er sprang.
4.

movement

bend or be bent into a curve
  • The branch flexed under the weight of the snow.Der Ast bog sich unter dem Gewicht des Schnees.

Noun

1.

muscle action

US
movement of muscle to show strength
US
  • He gave a quick flex to impress his friends..Er machte eine schnelle Muskelbewegung, um seine Freunde zu beeindrucken
2.

display

US
act of flaunting something impressive
US
Prahlerei fProtzerei
  • His new car was quite the flex.Sein neues Auto war echte Prahlerei.
3.

electricity

TECH.UK
flexible insulated electric cable
TECH.UK
  • The lamp is connected by a flex.Die Lampe ist mit einem Kabel verbunden.
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Expressions with flex: examples in English and translations in German

die Muskeln anspannen
He flexed his muscles to impress his friends.
seine Autorität ausüben
The manager likes to flex his authority during meetings.
die Muskeln anspannen
Athletes flex their muscles before starting the race.
dein Gehirn trainieren
dein Gehirn herausfordern
Puzzles and riddles help you flex your brain.
seltsame Prahlerei, aber okay
He bragged about his stamp collection. Strange flex but OK.
Seltsame Prahlerei, aber okay
He said he has 1000 pens. Weird flex but OK.

Images of flex

  • flex: flexible insulated electric cable
    (electricity) Kabel

Synonyms and analogies of flex in English

Examples of flex in a sentence

  • They flexed their arms to impress the crowd.
  • She loves to flex her designer clothes on social media.
  • Watch him flex his cooking skills at the dinner party.
  • She flexed her fingers to relieve tension.
  • The athlete flexed his elbow to warm up.
  • Flex your knees before you jump.

Translations of "flex" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieFlexnf.

Low cut cuff with more lateral support and enhanced forward flex.

Low-Cut -Manschette mit mehr Seitenhalt und verbessertem Flex nach vorne.

dieFlexibilitätnf.

Heat resistant silicone provides optimal utility with just the right amount of flex.

Hitzebeständiges Silikon bietet optimale Leistung mit genau der richtigen Flexibilität.

dieSpannenf.

Use your mind to flex your body part, but do not physically move it.

Spanne im Geist diesen Körperteil an, aber bewege ihn nicht körperlich.

dieBiegungnf.

Damage typically occurs during flex, mechanical shock, and/or impact.

Dadurch treten normalerweise bei Biegung, Erschütterung und/oder mechanischer Einwirkung Schäden auf.

dasKabelnn.

Complete with chromed aluminium socket cover, canopy, suspension wire and flex.

Komplett mit Fassungsgehäuse aus verchromtem Aluminium, Baldachin, Drahtseilaufhängung und Kabel.

Verb
biegenv.

In heavy winds, the suspension bridge can flex, ensuring stability.

Bei starkem Wind kann die Hängebrücke sich biegen und Stabilität gewährleisten.

beugenv.

He forgot to flex his knees, and hurt himself while jogging.

Er vergaß, seine Knie zu beugen, und verletzte sich beim Joggen.

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flex: Examples and translations in context

The "semi flex" formula in our material is wonderful.

Die "semi flex" Formel in unserem Material ist wunderbar.

This gives the forks an improved vertical flex thus offering greater comfort.

Das verschafft der Gabel einen höheren vertikalen Flex und somit mehr Komfort.

Sidecut and flex have been precision tuned to the tip rocker shape.

Seitenzug und Flex wurden präzise auf den Tip Rocker abgestimmt.

It offers a nice flex pattern for hard carves and freeriding.

Es bietet einen schönen Flex für harte Carves und Freerides.

The innovative design does not restrict the ski's flex.

Das innovative Design schränkt den Flex des Skis nicht ein.

The flex indicates how stiff or flexible the board is.

Der Flex gibt an, wie weich oder hart dein Brett ist.

Also the flex to the iron is exposed and could become dangerous.

Auch die Flex zum Eisernen ausgesetzt ist und gefährlich werden könnte.

The hip harness with the successful combination of flex and support.

Das Hüfttrapez mit der gelungenen Kombination aus Flex und Support.

See also:

flex your musclesflex one's muscles
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