Definition of bend

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Bend (v. t.) To apply closely or with interest; to direct.

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Seal :: Seal (n.) An arrangement for preventing the entrance or return of gas or air into a pipe, by which the open end of the pipe dips beneath the surface of water or other liquid, or a deep bend or sag in the pipe is filled with the liquid; a draintrap..
Intorsion :: Intorsion (n.) The bending or twining of any part of a plant toward one side or the other, or in any direction from the vertical..
Prebendship :: Prebendship (n.) A prebendaryship.
Incurved :: Incurved (a.) Bending gradually toward the axis or center, as branches or petals..
Wry :: Wry (v. i.) To twist; to writhe; to bend or wind.
Hellbender :: Hellbender (n.) A large North American aquatic salamander (Protonopsis horrida or Menopoma Alleghaniensis). It is very voracious and very tenacious of life. Also called alligator, and water dog..
Couch :: Couch (v. i.) To bend the body, as in reverence, pain, labor, etc.; to stoop; to crouch..
Flag :: Flag (v. i.) To hang loose without stiffness; to bend down, as flexible bodies; to be loose, yielding, limp..
Reflect :: Reflect (v.) To bend back; to give a backwa/d turn to; to throw back; especially, to cause to return after striking upon any surface; as, a mirror reflects rays of light; polished metals reflect heat..
Bendwise :: Bendwise (adv.) Diagonally.
Lout :: Lout (v. i.) To bend; to box; to stoop.
Arcuation :: Arcuation (n.) The act of bending or curving; incurvation; the state of being bent; crookedness.
Bight :: Bight (v.) A bend in a coast forming an open bay; as, the Bight of Benin..
Devexity :: Devexity (a.) A bending downward; a sloping; incurvation downward; declivity.
Wind :: Wind (v. t.) To have complete control over; to turn and bend at one's pleasure; to vary or alter or will; to regulate; to govern.
Peen :: Peen (v. t.) To draw, bend, or straighten, as metal, by blows with the peen of a hammer or sledge..
Sinuation :: Sinuation (n.) A winding or bending in and out.
Knee :: Knee (n.) A bending of the knee, as in respect or courtesy..
Bend :: Bend (v. t.) To turn toward some certain point; to direct; to incline.
Bend :: Bend (n.) The best quality of sole leather; a butt. See Butt.
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