bend meaning and definition

BEND noun

Definition of bend (noun)

1. a circular segment of a curve
   • "a bend in the road"; "a crook in the path"
   • synonyms: crook, turn, twist
2. movement that causes the formation of a curve
   • synonyms: bending
3. curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
   • synonyms: curve
4. an angular or rounded shape made by folding
   • "a fold in the napkin"; "a crease in his trousers"; "a plication on her blouse"; "a flexure of the colon"; "a bend of his elbow"
   • synonyms: crease, crimp, flexure, fold, plication
5. a town in central Oregon at the eastern foot of the Cascade Range
6. diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left
   • synonyms: bend dexter

BEND verb

Definition of bend (verb)

1. form a curve
   • "The stick does not bend"
   • synonyms: flex
   • antonym: straighten
2. change direction
   • "The road bends"
3. cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
   • "bend the rod"; "twist the dough into a braid"; "the strong man could turn an iron bar"
   • synonyms: deform, flex, turn, twist
   • antonym: unbend
4. bend one's back forward from the waist on down
   • "he crouched down"; "She bowed before the Queen"; "The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse"
   • synonyms: bow, crouch, stoop
5. turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
   • synonyms: deflect, turn away
6. bend a joint
   • "flex your wrists"; "bend your knees"
   • synonyms: flex