Bending
Pronunciation: /ˈbɛnd/
Bending (verb)
- to make something not straight by applying force.
- to lean your body forward or down.
Examples
- The metal rod will bend under pressure.
- Plastic can bend easily when heated.
Common collocations: bend a rule, bend the truth, bend under weight, bend forward, bend over
Bending (noun)
- a part of something that is not straight.
Examples
- The road has a sharp bend ahead.
- There is a bend in the river.