Meaning of 'bend'

noun

curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)

Synonyms: curve

noun

diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left

Synonyms: bend dexter

noun

movement that causes the formation of a curve

Synonyms: bending

noun

a circular segment of a curve

Example: "a bend in the road"

Synonyms: twist

noun

an angular or rounded shape made by folding

Synonyms: flexure

verb

to change direction

Example: "The road bends at a slight angle."

verb

to form a curve or angle

Example: "The stick does not bend."

Synonyms: flex