1. verb /bɛnd/
a) To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means. <!accomplishment,achievement
If you bend the pipe too far, it will break.
b) To become curved. <!activity,accomplishment
Don’t bend your knees.
2. noun /bɛnd/
a) A curve.
b) Any of the various knots which join the ends of two lines.<! or the end of a line into some other object; (the latter are called hitch)
See Also: bent
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