bend

verb
[L5074]

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Derivations bended

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : bend
  • simple present, singular, third person : bends
  • simple past : bent
  • present participle : bending
  • past participle : bent

Senses

  • to become curved or more curved in shape, (cause to) form a curve, force into a non-straight configuration
  • yield, give way

bend

noun
[L12513]

Forms

  • singular : bend
  • plural : bends
  • USPS abbreviation, singular : BND

Senses

  • turn on a road
  • act/process of forming or causing to form a curve, forcing into a non-straight configuration