BENDING

/ˈbΙ›ndΙͺΕ‹/
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Definition

/ˈbΙ›ndΙͺΕ‹/
verb
  1. To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
    “Don’t bend your knees.”
  2. To become curved.
    “Look at the trees bending in the wind.”
  3. To cause to change direction.
  4. To change direction.
    “The road bends to the right”
  5. To be inclined; to direct itself.
noun
  1. A motion or action that bends.
    “a bending of the knees”
  2. An instance of something being adapted or distorted.
    “bendings of the rules”

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