deflex
English
editVerb
editdeflex (third-person singular simple present deflexes, present participle deflexing, simple past and past participle deflexed)
Adjective
editdeflex (not comparable)
- (archery, 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.