a circular segment of a curve; a bend in the road; a crook in the path
movement that causes the formation of a curve
[ Syn: bending ]
curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
[ Syn: curve ]
an angular or rounded shape made by folding; a fold in the napkin; a crease in his trousers; a plication on her blouse; a flexure of the colon; a bend of his elbow
a town in central Oregon at the eastern foot of the Cascade Range
[ Syn: bend ]
diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left
[ Syn: bend dexter ]
bend (n.)
form a curve; The stick does not bend
[ Syn: flex ]
change direction; The road bends'
cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form; bend the rod; twist the dough into a braid; the strong man could turn an iron bar
bend ones back forward from the waist on down; he crouched down; She bowed before the Queen; The young man stooped to pick up the girls purse
turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
bend a joint; flex your wrists; bend your knees
[ Syn: flex ]