Pronunciation: /bɛndz/
noun plural form of bend, referring to multiple curved or angular deviations
A1 The road has many bends.
A2 He carefully navigated the bends in the river.
B1 The bends in the metal pipe were causing a blockage.
B2 The bends in the hiking trail offered stunning views of the valley below.
C1 The artist used the bends in the sculpture to create a sense of movement.
C2 The bends in the music piece added a layer of complexity to the composition.
verb to cause something to change direction or form a curve
A1 She bends down to tie her shoes.
A2 He bends the paperclip to make a hook.
B1 The road bends sharply to the left.
B2 The gymnast bends her body into a perfect arch.
C1 The metal bar bends easily under pressure.
C2 The artist bends light to create stunning visual effects.
formal The road bends sharply to the right ahead, so be sure to slow down.
informal Watch out for that sharp bend up ahead, you might want to take it slow.
slang I love cruising around the bends in my new sports car.
figurative Life often throws unexpected bends in the road, but it's how we navigate them that defines us.
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