American English pronunciation
How to pronounce bends
IPA transcription: ['bɛndz]
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Noun
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a circular segment of a curve
“a bend in the road”
“a crook in the path”
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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”
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movement that causes the formation of a curve
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curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
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pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
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a town in central Oregon at the eastern foot of the Cascade Range
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diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left
Verb
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form a curve
“The stick does not bend”
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bend one's back forward from the waist on down
“he crouched down”
“She bowed before the Queen”
“The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse”
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change direction
“The road bends”
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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”
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turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
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bend a joint
“flex your wrists”
“bend your knees”