noun
a circular segment of a curve
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- a bend in the road
- a crook in the path
noun
movement that causes the formation of a curve
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noun
curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
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noun
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
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- 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
noun
a town in central Oregon at the eastern foot of the Cascade Range
noun
diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left
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bend dexter
verb
form a curve
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- The stick does not bend
verb
change direction
Examples
- The road bends
verb
cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
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Examples
- bend the rod
- twist the dough into a braid
- the strong man could turn an iron bar
verb
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
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- he crouched down
- She bowed before the Queen
- The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse
verb
turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
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verb
bend a joint
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- flex your wrists
- bend your knees