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Meaning of bending

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

bending

Pronunciation:/ˈbɛndɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.

    Example: Don’t bend your knees.

  2. To become curved.

    Example: Look at the trees bending in the wind.

  3. To cause to change direction.

  4. To change direction.

    Example: The road bends to the right

noun

Definitions

  1. A motion or action that bends.

    Example: a bending of the knees

  2. An instance of something being adapted or distorted.

    Example: bendings of the rules