bend bend /ˈbɛnd/

noun

1. () Curved segment (of a road, river or railroad track etc.)  ( curve , bend )
   curved segment (of a road, river or railroad track etc.)
   
2. () Movement that causes the formation of a curve  ( bending , bend )
   movement that causes the formation of a curve
   
   
3. () A circular segment of a curve  ( twist , bend , crook , turn )
   a circular segment of a curve
    A bend in the road
   a bend in the road
    A crook in the path
   a crook in the path
   
4. Diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left  ( bend , bend dexter )
   diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left
   
5. An angular or rounded shape made by folding  ( bend , crease , crimp , flexure , fold , plication )
   an angular or rounded shape made by folding
    A fold in the napkin
   a fold in the napkin
    A crease in his trousers
   a crease in his trousers
    A plication on her blouse
   a plication on her blouse
    A flexure of the colon
   a flexure of the colon
    A bend of his elbow
   a bend of his elbow
   

verb

1. () Form a curve  ( flex , bend )
   form a curve
    The stick does not bend
   The stick does not bend
   
2. () Change direction  ( bend )
   change direction
    The road bends
   The road bends
   
3. () Cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form  ( deform , flex , turn , bend , twist )
   cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
    Bend the rod
   bend the rod
    Twist the dough into a braid
   twist the dough into a braid
    The strong man could turn an iron bar
   the strong man could turn an iron bar
   
4. () Bend one's back forward from the waist on down  ( bow , bend , stoop , crouch )
   bend one's back forward from the waist on down
    He crouched down
   he crouched down
    She bowed before the Queen
   She bowed before the Queen
    The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse
   The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse
   
5. () Turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest  ( deflect , bend , turn away )
   turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
   
6. Bend a joint  ( bend , flex )
   bend a joint
    Flex your wrists
   flex your wrists
    Bend your knees
   bend your knees
   

 Bend

noun

1. A town in central Oregon at the eastern foot of the Cascade Range  ( Bend )
   a town in central Oregon at the eastern foot of the Cascade Range
    Bend, located at the foot of the Cascade Range, is a favorite spot for nature enthusiasts in Oregon.
   Bend, located at the foot of the Cascade Range, is a favorite spot for nature enthusiasts in Oregon.