Sports Movements

noun a curved or angular deviation from a straight line or course

verb to cause to curve or deviate from straightness

• The road took a sharp bend to the left.
• I had to bend down to pick up the pen from the floor.
• She can bend it like Beckham when she kicks the ball.
• Sometimes you have to bend the rules in order to get things done.

noun a single complete turn around an axis or a point

• The Earth's rotation on its axis causes the cycle of day and night.
• Make sure you do regular tire rotations to extend the life of your tires.
• I'm feeling dizzy from all the rotations on that carnival ride.
• The company's management team underwent a rotation, bringing in new leadership.