adjective
used of the back and knees
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Examples
- stooped
- on bended knee
- with bent (or bended) back
verb
form a curve
Synonyms
Examples
- The stick does not bend
verb
change direction
Synonyms
Examples
- The road bends
verb
cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
Synonyms
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
Synonyms
Examples
- 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
Synonyms
Examples
- flex your wrists
- bend your knees