noun
movement that causes the formation of a curve
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noun
the property of being bent or deflected
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noun
the act of bending something
verb
form a curve
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- The stick does not bend
verb
change direction
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- The road bends
verb
cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
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- 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