Pronunciation: /bɛnd/
noun a curved or angular deviation from a straight line or course
A1 The paper clip is in the shape of a bend.
A2 She had to make a bend in the road to avoid hitting the tree.
B1 The metal rod had a slight bend in it after being dropped.
B2 The river took a sharp bend to the left as it flowed through the valley.
C1 The gymnast executed a flawless bend during her routine.
C2 The artist used the bend of light to create a stunning visual effect in her painting.
verb to cause to curve or deviate from straightness
A1 I can bend my knees to touch my toes.
A2 She had to bend down to pick up the pen from the floor.
B1 The tree branches were starting to bend under the weight of the snow.
B2 The metal rod was strong enough to bend under the pressure.
C1 The gymnast's flexibility allowed her to bend her body into incredible shapes.
C2 The architect designed the building with a curved roof that seemed to bend the laws of physics.
formal The road took a sharp bend to the left.
informal I had to bend down to pick up the pen from the floor.
slang She can bend it like Beckham when she kicks the ball.
figurative Sometimes you have to bend the rules in order to get things done.
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