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Deviating from the direct or ordinary route
Hanging or sagging downwards
Having bends
Physically easy to mold or manipulate
Having two or more sections connected by a flexible joint
A change of direction in movement or a physical path
The process by which a beam of light or other system of waves is spread out as a result of passing through a narrow aperture or across an edge, typically accompanied by interference between the wave forms produced
The act of deforming, or state of being deformed
The angle at which a straight line or plane is inclined to another
A change of curvature from convex to concave at a particular point on a curve
A woman's or girl's formal greeting made by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other
Present participle for to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve
“A New Caledonian crow in captivity learned how to bend a piece of straight wire into a hook to probe for food.”
Present participle for to physically give way under force or pressure
“Normally, for a structure with an immensely heavy roof such as this glasshouse, the roof would typically bend in, and the walls would also begin to bend down.”
Present participle for to deviate, or cause to deviate, from a straight line
“We are moving so quickly that I am unable to make out how the road will bend next.”
Present participle for to coil or turn in a spiral or circular motion
“Just as the waves on the sea bend around an obstacle like the end of a pier, so do the light waves bend around the cloud particles.”
Present participle for to tilt or lean at an angle
“The most likely damage from such forces is that the tower would bend over near the top or middle rather than actually topple like a tree.”
Present participle for to physically bow or bend over
“As I bend to pick up the briefcase, the officer will already be looking beyond me to the next in line.”
Present participle for to alter something from its true state, typically to deceive
“According to a recent article, certain scientists engage in deceit or bend the facts according to their biases.”
Present participle for to submit or surrender to the will or demands of others
“The government appeared to bend to their demands in the face of rising popular support.”
Present participle for to apply to a task or purpose
“Dickinson will bend himself to the job of electing delegates who will be Inclined to listen to his advice.”
Present participle for to aim or direct in a given direction
“The effect of a prism is to bend the light towards the base.”
Present participle for to attach or fasten together
“To bend the sail to the jackstay, the roband ends were passed around the jackstay in opposite directions.”
Present participle for to fold or bend something over, especially so that it comes in contact with itself
Present participle for to lower the body quickly
Present participle for to influence or induce someone to believe or do something
Present participle for to do something that one regards as below one's dignity or level of importance
Present participle for to bend or hang downwards limply
Present participle for to act in a subservient or submissive manner
Present participle for to persuade, or be persuaded, to change an opinion or stance
Present participle for to put securely in place or in the desired position
Present participle for to diffuse, radiate or give off
Present participle for to curl, make curly, shape into curls
Present participle for to rule over or control arbitrarily or arrogantly
Present participle for to accept or consent, especially by silence or by omitting to object
Present participle for to fit by alteration
Present participle for to distort or influence in a negative way
Present participle for to move or proceed forward by force
Present participle for to spoil or be the one bad feature of
Present participle for make twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body
Present participle for to spin quickly around or in circles, especially repeatedly
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