Bend Definition
bend
noun
- a circular segment of a curve; "a bend in the road"; "a crook in the path"
- movement that causes the formation of a curve
- curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
- 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"
- a town in central Oregon at the eastern foot of the Cascade Range
- diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left
verb
- form a curve; "The stick does not bend"
- change direction; "The road bends"
- 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"
- 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"
- turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
- bend a joint; "flex your wrists"; "bend your knees"
"Bend" in song lyrics
See how bend is used in real songs:
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"Cause I say what I want and I never bend"
2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all -
"Unlike a hook made out of rubber I will not bend!"
2 Live Crew — Drop the Bomb -
"There it is, to all y'all bigots who want us to bend"
3rd Bass — Product of the Environment
Words that rhyme with bend
Usage tips for "bend"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bend" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bend to find words that pair well.