Meaning & Definition of Bend in English

1. A circular segment of a curve

• "A bend in the road"

• "A crook in the path"

2. Movement that causes the formation of a curve

3. Curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)

4. 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"

5. A town in central oregon at the eastern foot of the cascade range

6. Diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left

1. Form a curve

• "The stick does not bend"

2. Change direction

• "The road bends"

3. 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"

4. 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"

5. Turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest

6. Bend a joint

• "Flex your wrists"

• "Bend your knees"