bend
/bɛnd/
adjective
- Not straight; curved or crooked.
- She used a bend needle to sew the curved seam.
- The old fence had a bend post that leaned to one side.
- The bend branch made a perfect walking stick.
verb
- To curve or shape something that was straight, or to become curved.
- The tree branches began to bend under the weight of the snow.
- She had to bend the wire into a circle for the art project.
- He can bend his knees easily after weeks of physical therapy.
- To lean or turn from a straight line or direction.
- The road bends sharply to the left just past the old church.
- The river bends gently through the valley.
- She bent down to pick up the coin from the sidewalk.
- To force something to submit or be influenced by one's will.
- She refused to bend under the pressure of the deadline.
- You cannot bend the rules just because you are the boss's son.
- The dictator tried to bend the people to his will through fear.
Antonyms
noun
- A curve or turn in something that was straight.
- There is a sharp bend in the road ahead, so slow down.
- We followed the bend of the river for about a mile.
- The pipe has a bend that makes it fit under the sink.
- A knot used in sailing to join two ropes or a rope to an object.
- A proper bend will not slip under heavy load.
- The sailor tied a secure bend to attach the anchor line.
- He learned how to make a sheet bend during his first sailing lesson.