What is the meaning of bending?

noun

• Movement that causes the formation of a curve.
  • synonyms: bend
• The property of being bent or deflected.
  • synonyms: deflection, deflexion
• The act of bending something.

verb

• Form a curve.
  • usage: "The stick does not bend"
  • synonyms: bend, flex
• Change direction.
  • usage: "The road bends"
  • synonyms: bend
• Cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form.
  • usage: "bend the rod"; "twist the dough into a braid"; "the strong man could turn an iron bar"
  • synonyms: flex, bend, deform, twist, turn
• Bend one's back forward from the waist on down.
  • usage: "he crouched down"; "She bowed before the Queen"; "The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse"
  • synonyms: crouch, stoop, bend, bow
• Turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest.
  • synonyms: deflect, bend, turn away
• Bend a joint.
  • usage: "flex your wrists"; "bend your knees"
  • synonyms: flex, bend