bending

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

(noun) the property of being bent or deflected. Synonyms: deflection, deflexion.

(noun) the act of bending something.

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

(verb) change direction. Synonyms: bend. Example: "The road bends."

(verb) cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form. Synonyms: flex, bend, 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, bend, 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, bend, turn away.

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