BEND

Definition

1. noun a circular segment of a curve. — synonyms: crook, twist, turn
2. noun movement that causes the formation of a curve. — synonyms: bending
3. noun curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.). — synonyms: curve
4. noun an angular or rounded shape made by folding. — synonyms: fold, crease, plication, flexure, crimp
5. noun a town in central Oregon at the eastern foot of the Cascade Range.
6. noun diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left. — synonyms: bend_dexter
7. verb form a curve. — synonyms: flex
8. verb change direction.
9. verb cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form. — synonyms: flex, deform, twist, turn
10. verb bend one's back forward from the waist on down. — synonyms: crouch, stoop, bow
11. verb turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest. — synonyms: deflect, turn_away
12. verb bend a joint. — synonyms: flex