Bends — synonyms, bends antonyms, definition

1. bends (Noun)

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bends (Noun) — Pain resulting from rapid change in pressure.

bends (Noun) — A circular segment of a curve. ex. "a bend in the road"

bends (Noun) — Movement that causes the formation of a curve.

bends (Noun) — Curved segment (of a road, river or railway track etc.).

bends (Noun) — An angular or rounded shape made by folding. ex. "a bend of his elbow"

bends (Noun) — Diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left.

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2. bends (Verb)

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bends (Verb) — Form a curve. ex. "The stick does not bend"

bends (Verb) — Change direction. ex. "The road bends"

bends (Verb) — Cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form. ex. "bend the rod"

bends (Verb) — Bend one's back forward from the waist on down. ex. "he bent down"

bends (Verb) — Turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest.

bends (Verb) — Bend a joint. ex. "bend your knees"

bends (Verb) — Interpret or modify (a rule) to fit what one wants to do. ex. "he often bends the rules"

bends (Verb) — (music) smoothly change the pitch of a note.

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