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"
- 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"
- 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"
- Turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest.
- Bend a joint.
- usage: "flex your wrists"; "bend your knees"
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