bending Definition

bend
verb bent, bending

tr & intr
1. To make or become angled or curved.

Thesaurus: twist, shape, curve, crimp, spiral, coil, crinkle, curl, wind, twine; Antonym: straighten, extend.
intr
2. To move or stretch in a curve.

Thesaurus: fold, bow, wilt, buckle; deviate, waver, careen, meander, swerve.
intr
3. To move the top part of the body forward and down towards the ground.

Form: bend down (usually)
Form: bend over
tr & intr
4. To submit or force someone or something to submit.

Example: bent them to his will
Thesaurus: persuade, mould, direct, compel, influence, shape, modify.
5. To aim or direct (one's attention, etc) towards it. See also bent.

Form: bend something towards something (usually)
Form: bend someone towards something

noun

1. A curve or bent part.

Thesaurus: curve, bow, arch, arc, elbow, hook, loop, twist, crook, curvature.
2. The act of curving or bending. See also the bends.

Example: Give that wire a bend

Derivative: bendable
adj

Idiom: bend over backwards

(rit)
To take great trouble or put oneself out (to be helpful, etc).

Idiom: bend the rules

To interpret the rules in one's favour, without actually breaking them.

Idiom: round the bend

colloq
Mad; crazy.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon.