Synonyms for Bend (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (an angular or rounded shape made by folding):
crease, crimp, flexure, fold, plication
WordNet sense 2 (a circular segment of a curve):
crook, turn, twist
WordNet sense 3 (movement that causes the formation of a curve):
bending
WordNet sense 4 (diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left):
bend dexter
WordNet sense 5 (curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)):
curve
WordNet sense 6 (bend one's back forward from the waist on down):
bow, crouch, stoop, bow
WordNet sense 7 (form a curve):
flex
WordNet sense 8 (turn from a straight course , fixed direction, or line of interest):
deflect, turn away
WordNet sense 9 (cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form):
deform
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