Definition of bend

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Bend (v. t.) To cause to yield; to render submissive; to subdue.

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Curb :: Curb (v. t.) To bend or curv.
Antagonist :: Antagonist (n.) A muscle which acts in opposition to another; as a flexor, which bends a part, is the antagonist of an extensor, which extends it..
Sag :: Sag (n.) State of sinking or bending; sagging.
Bow :: Bow (v. t.) To bend or incline, as the head or body, in token of respect, gratitude, assent, homage, or condescension..
Flex :: Flex (v. t.) To bend; as, to flex the arm..
Compliable :: Compliable (a.) Capable of bending or yielding; apt to yield; compliant.
Decline :: Decline (v. i.) To bend, or lean downward; to take a downward direction; to bend over or hang down, as from weakness, weariness, despondency, etc.; to condescend..
Canon :: Canon (n.) A member of a cathedral chapter; a person who possesses a prebend in a cathedral or collegiate church.
Arch :: Arch (v. t.) To form or bend into the shape of an arch.
Genu :: Genu (n.) The kneelike bend, in the anterior part of the callosum of the brain..
Introvert :: Introvert (v. t.) To turn or bend inward.
Clinch :: Clinch (v. t.) To bend or turn over the point of (something that has been driven through an object), so that it will hold fast; as, to clinch a nail..
Genuflect :: Genuflect (v. i.) To bend the knee, as in worship..
Prebendship :: Prebendship (n.) A prebendaryship.
Retroversion :: Retroversion (n.) A turning or bending backward; also, the state of being turned or bent backward; displacement backwards; as, retroversion of the uterus..
Ramp :: Ramp (n.) A short bend, slope, or curve, where a hand rail or cap changes its direction..
Compass :: Compass (v. t.) To curve; to bend into a circular form.
Baker-legged :: Baker-legged (a.) Having legs that bend inward at the knees.
Unbow :: Unbow (v. t.) To unbend.
Unbend :: Unbend (v. t.) A remit from a strain or from exertion; to set at ease for a time; to relax; as, to unbend the mind from study or care..
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