bending Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun movement that causes the formation of a curve
   bend.
   
2. noun the property of being bent or deflected
   deflexion; deflection.
   
3. noun the act of bending something
   
4. verb form a curve
   flex; bend.
   
   • The stick does not bend
5. verb change direction
   bend.
   
   • The road bends
6. verb cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
   twist; flex; turn; bend; deform.
   
   • bend the rod
   • twist the dough into a braid
   • the strong man could turn an iron bar
7. verb bend one's back forward from the waist on down
   stoop; crouch; bend; bow.
   
   • he crouched down
   • She bowed before the Queen
   • The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse
8. verb turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
   bend; deflect; turn away.
   
9. verb bend a joint
   flex; bend.
   
   • flex your wrists
   • bend your knees

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