Bend

/bentʃ/
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Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A curved or angled part of something: A bend is a place where something is not straight but forms a curve or an angle.
    • A physical curve or fold: A bend can be a curve in a road, river, or path, or a fold in a material like cloth.
    • A type of heraldic line: In heraldry, a bend is a diagonal band across a shield.

  2. Verb:

    • To curve or make something curve: To bend is to change shape from straight to curved or angled.
    • To move the body forward or downward: To bend is to lean the body, typically at the waist or knees.
    • To change direction: To bend can mean to turn or deviate from a straight path.
    • To submit or adapt: To bend can mean to yield or to adapt something to a purpose.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • There is a sharp bend in the road ahead. (The road has a sudden curve.)
    • He has a bend in his elbow from the old injury. (His elbow has a permanent curve.)
    • The river follows a wide bend through the valley. (The river takes a large, curved path.)

  • Verb:

    • You need to bend the wire to fit it into the hole. (You must curve the wire.)
    • She had to bend down to pick up the coin. (She leaned forward from her waist.)
    • The light bends as it passes through water. (The light's path changes direction.)
    • He refused to bend to their demands. (He refused to yield to their pressure.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to bend over backwards": to try extremely hard to help or please someone.
    • She bent over backwards to make sure her guests were comfortable.
  • "to bend the rules": to interpret or apply rules loosely or flexibly.
    • The manager sometimes bends the rules for special circumstances.
  • "to be bent on something": to be determined to do something.
    • He is bent on finishing the project tonight.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bent (adjective): Not straight; curved. Also, having a natural skill or inclination ().
  • Bender (noun): A period of excessive drinking; or, a tool or machine for bending something.
  • Bendable (adjective): Capable of being bent; flexible.
Synonyms
  • Verb: Curve, flex, twist, bow, lean, yield, incline.
  • Noun: Curve, turn, crook, arc, angle, fold.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Bend down: To lower the upper body.
    • He bent down to tie his shoe.
  • Bend to: To submit or yield to something.
    • The metal will bend to the force of the machine.
  • Bend over: To lean forward at the waist.
    • Please bend over and touch your toes.
Related Idioms
  • On bended knee: In a humble or pleading manner.
    • He asked for her forgiveness on bended knee.
  • Around the bend: Crazy or insane (informal).
    • All this stress is driving me around the bend.
  • Bend someone's ear: To talk to someone for a long time, especially about a problem.
    • My neighbor bent my ear for an hour about his plumbing issues.
Noun
  1. diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left
  2. a town in central Oregon at the eastern foot of the Cascade Range
  3. an angular or rounded shape made by folding
    • a fold in the napkin
    • a crease in his trousers
    • a plication on her blouse
    • a flexure of the colon
    • a bend of his elbow
  4. curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
  5. movement that causes the formation of a curve
  6. a circular segment of a curve
    • a bend in the road
    • a crook in the path
Verb
  1. bend a joint
    • flex your wrists
    • bend your knees
  2. turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
  3. bend one's back forward from the waist on down
    • he crouched down
    • She bowed before the Queen
    • The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse
  4. cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
    • bend the rod
    • twist the dough into a braid
    • the strong man could turn an iron bar
  5. change direction
    • The road bends
  6. form a curve
    • The stick does not bend

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