bend

/bˈɛnd/

/ˈbɛnd/

[verb] [noun]

to bend

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to make something straight become curved or folded

synonyms : deform

flex

turn

twist

antonyms : unbend

to move the upper part of the body downward

synonyms : bow

crouch

stoop

to be curved or no longer straight

synonyms : flex

antonyms : straighten

change direction

turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest

synonyms : deflect

turn away

bend a joint

synonyms : flex

Bend

[NOUN]

a curve in a road, river, etc.

synonyms : curve

black-and-white shorebird with stout legs and bill; feed on oysters etc.

synonyms : oyster catcher

oystercatcher

movement that causes the formation of a curve

synonyms : bending

a circular segment of a curve

synonyms : crook

turn

twist

diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left

synonyms : bend dexter

a town in central Oregon at the eastern foot of the Cascade Range

an angular or rounded shape made by folding

synonyms : crease

Examples

1. The gymnast effortlessly bent her body into a graceful arch during her routine.

2. The river took a meandering bend through the picturesque valley.

3. He bent his back to lift the heavy box.

4. The hiker bent at the waist to drink water from the stream.

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