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'bend' in a sentence

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bend noun

: a circular segment of a curve

: movement that causes the formation of a curve

: curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)

: an angular or rounded shape made by folding

: diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left

bend verb

: form a curve

: change direction

: cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form

: bend one's back forward from the waist on down

: turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest

: bend a joint


  • The trees were bending in the wind.
  • The branch loaded with fruit inevitably bends.
  • After the accident, he could no longer bend his right knee.
  • I can't bend my right arm.
  • Bend down. The ceiling is very low.
  • Einstein predicted that the Sun's gravity would bend light.
  • Can you touch your toes without bending your legs?
  • Keep your eye on the ball. Bend your knees.
  • He can bend an iron rod with his hands.
  • The reed bends in the wind.
  • The government bends the truth.
  • The road bends sharply to the right at this point.
  • We will not bend to the will of a tyrant.
  • He bent over backward to please his wife.
  • He bent down and picked up the ball.
  • My grandma bent over to pick up a needle and thread.
  • The river bends slightly to the right here.
  • The doctor bent over the sick boy.
  • He bent over the girl and kissed her.
  • He bent down to tie his shoe.
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