definition of
bend

[1] #1 bend v. [flex] form a curve; "The stick does not bend". wn

[2] #2 bend v. change direction; "The road bends". wn

[3] #3 bend v. [flex, deform, twist, turn] cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form; "bend the rod"; "twist the dough into a braid"; "the strong man could turn an iron bar". wn

[4] #4 bend v. [crouch, stoop, bow] bend one's back forward from the waist on down; "he crouched down"; "She bowed before the Queen"; "The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse". wn

[5] #5 bend n. [crook, twist, turn] a circular segment of a curve; "a bend in the road"; "a crook in the path". wn