• Verb (used with object)

    to force (an object, esp. a long or thin one) from a straight form into a curved or angular one, or from a curved or angular form into some different form
    to bend an iron rod into a hoop.
    to direct or turn in a particular direction
    to bend one's energies to the task.
    to cause to submit or yield
    to bend someone to one's will.
    to modify or relax (restrictions, regulations, etc.) temporarily or in certain circumstances
    to bend the rules.
    to incline mentally (usually fol. by to or toward )
    bending his thoughts back toward his childhood.
    to pull back the string of (a bow or the like) in preparation for shooting.
    Nautical . to fasten.
    Archaic . to strain or brace tensely (often fol. by up ).

    Verb (used without object)

    to become curved, crooked, or bent
    a bow that bends easily.
    to assume a bent posture; stoop (often fol. by over )
    to bend as one walks; to bend over and pick up something.
    to turn or incline in a particular direction; be directed
    The road bent toward the south.
    to yield or submit; give in.
    to bow in submission or reverence
    bending to one's monarch.
    to direct one's energies
    We bent to our work as the bell sounded.

    Noun

    the act of bending.
    something that bends; curve; crook
    a bend in the road; a bend in the curtain rod.
    Nautical . any of various loops or knots for joining the ends of two ropes or the like, or for joining the end of a rope or the like to some other object.
    bends, Nautical .
    thick planking immediately below the waterways of a wooden vessel.
    the wales of a vessel.
    the bends, aeroembolism ( def. 2 ) . ?

    Idioms

    around or round the bend
    Slang . insane; crazy
    These interruptions will send me round the bend!
    bend or lean or fall over backward
    to exert oneself to the utmost; make a serious effort
    They bent over backward to make sure their guests were comfortable.

    Antonyms

    adjective
    straight , unbowed , unbent

    Synonyms

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