bend
bend
bɛnd
bend
British pronunciation
/bɛnd/

Definition & Meaning of "bend"in English

to bend
01

to make something straight become curved or folded

Transitive: to bend a flexible object
to bend definition and meaning
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She carefully bent the wire into a circle to make a decorative wreath.
02

to become curved or no longer straight

Intransitive
to bend definition and meaning
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As she tried to straighten her back, she felt a sharp pain in her lower spine where it had bent.
03

to move the upper part of the body downward

Intransitive
to bend definition and meaning
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He bent over to tie his shoelaces.
04

to change direction from an originally linear path

Intransitive: to bend | to bend to a direction
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The road bends sharply to the left just after the bridge.
05

to flex a joint to change its angle

Transitive: to bend a joint
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She bent her knees to pick up the fallen book from the floor.
Bend
01

a curve in a road, river, etc.

bend definition and meaning

What is a "bend"?

A bend refers to a curve or change in direction along a road, path, or track. It occurs when the road or path turns to the left or right instead of continuing straight. Bends can vary in sharpness, from gentle curves to more severe turns. They are designed to navigate around obstacles or changes in the landscape, such as hills, rivers, or buildings. Drivers must slow down and carefully navigate bends to maintain control of their vehicle and avoid accidents.

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Be cautious when cycling around the blind bend ahead.
02

a black-and-white shorebird with stout legs and a strong bill, feeding on oysters and similar shellfish

Wiki
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The bend foraged along the rocky shore.
03

the act or movement producing a curve

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The bend of the metal beam required heat.
04

a segment forming part of a curve, typically circular

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The bend in the pipe was reinforced.
05

a diagonal band on a shield running from the upper right corner to the lower left

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The coat of arms features a gold bend on a blue field.
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