帵
curved; bent; to bend
Meanings
4 senses · 11 examplesadjective
curved; bent; not straight; winding
Describes objects or paths that are not straight, including roads, rivers, and physical objects.
This is a winding, twisting path.
He bent down to pick up the book on the floor.
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This river has many bends.
verb
to bend; to curve; to flex
Indicates the action of causing something to become curved or bent, often used with body parts or flexible objects.
He bent down to tie his shoelaces.
Please bend the wire into a circle.
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Grandpa walks with a bent back.
noun
bend; curve; turn (in a road or river)
Refers to a location where a path, road, or river changes direction, forming a curve.
There is a sharp bend ahead; please slow down.
The river forms a bend here.
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This road has many S-curves.
verb
to draw (a bow)
literaryArchaic or literary usage referring to the action of pulling back a bowstring to shoot an arrow.
Drawing the bow to shoot the great eagle.
The general drew his bow like a full moon.