a circular segment of a curve; a bend in the road; a crook in the path

[ Syn: crook , twist , turn ]

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

[ Syn: fold , crease , plication , flexure , crimp ]

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 ]

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

[ Syn: flex , deform , twist , turn ]

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

[ Syn: crouch , stoop , bow ]

turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest

[ Syn: deflect , turn away ]

bend a joint; flex your wrists; bend your knees

[ Syn: flex ]