bending

Meanings

• movement that causes the formation of a curve
• the property of being bent or deflected
• the act of bending something
• form a curve
• change direction
• cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
• bend one's back forward from the waist on down
• turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
• bend a joint

Synonyms

bend, bow, crouch, deflect, deflection, deflexion, deform, flex, stoop, turn, turn away, twist