bend

(noun) a circular segment of a curve. Synonyms: crook, twist, turn. Examples: "A bend in the road." "A crook in the path."

(noun) movement that causes the formation of a curve. Synonyms: bending.

(noun) curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.). Synonyms: curve.

(noun) an angular or rounded shape made by folding. Synonyms: fold, crease, plication, flexure, crimp. Examples: "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."

(noun) a town in central Oregon at the eastern foot of the Cascade Range. Synonyms: Bend.

(noun) diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left. Synonyms: bend dexter.

(verb) form a curve. Synonyms: flex. Examples: "The stick does not bend."

(verb) change direction. Examples: "The road bends."

(verb) cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form. Synonyms: flex, deform, twist, turn. Examples: "Bend the rod." "Twist the dough into a braid." "The strong man could turn an iron bar."

(verb) bend one's back forward from the waist on down. Synonyms: crouch, stoop, bow. Examples: "He crouched down." "She bowed before the queen." "The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse."

(verb) turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest. Synonyms: deflect, turn away.

(verb) bend a joint. Synonyms: flex. Examples: "Flex your wrists." "Bend your knees."