bend

/bɛnd/ · noun

Meaning

A curve.
Any of the various knots which join the ends of two lines.
(in the plural, underwater diving, with the) A severe condition caused by excessively quick decompression, causing bubbles of nitrogen to form in the blood; decompression sickness.
One of the honourable ordinaries formed by two diagonal lines drawn from the dexter chief to the sinister base; it generally occupies a fifth part of the shield if uncharged, but if charged one third.
Turn; purpose; inclination; ends.
In the leather trade, the best quality of sole leather; a butt; sometimes, half a butt cut lengthwise.
To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
To become curved.
To cause to change direction.
To change direction.
To be inclined; to direct itself.
(usually with "down") To stoop.

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