deflex

verb, adj — 2 senses

deflex

verb
1

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences, Zoology To bend down.

deflex

adj
1

Archery, Government, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Martial arts, Military, Politics, Sports, War Of a bow Having the arms curved or curled at the base so as to turn towards the archer when unstrung, reducing the strain on the limbs and also the energy stored by the weapon.

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