Definition of bent

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Bent (v.) Particular direction or tendency; flexion; course.

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Recumbence :: Recumbence (n.) The act of leaning, resting, or reclining; the state of being recumbent..
Bent Grass :: Bent grass () Same as Bent, a kind of grass..
Unbowed :: Unbowed (a.) Not bent or arched; not bowed down.
Scythe :: Scythe (n.) An instrument for mowing grass, grain, or the like, by hand, composed of a long, curving blade, with a sharp edge, made fast to a long handle, called a snath, which is bent into a form convenient for use..
Siphon :: Siphon (n.) A device, consisting of a pipe or tube bent so as to form two branches or legs of unequal length, by which a liquid can be transferred to a lower level, as from one vessel to another, over an intermediate elevation, by the action of the pressure of the atmosphere in forcing the liquid up the shorter branch of the pipe immersed in it, while the continued excess of weight of the liquid in the longer branch (when once filled) causes a continuous flow. The flow takes place only when the
Elbow :: Elbow (n.) The joint or bend of the arm; the outer curve in the middle of the arm when bent.
Trysail :: Trysail (n.) A fore-and-aft sail, bent to a gaff, and hoisted on a lower mast or on a small mast, called the trysail mast, close abaft a lower mast; -- used chiefly as a storm sail. Called also spencer..
Procumbent :: Procumbent (a.) Lying down, or on the face; prone..
Corbel :: Corbel (n.) A bracket supporting a superincumbent object, or receiving the spring of an arch. Corbels were employed largely in Gothic architecture..
Bandy :: Bandy (n.) A club bent at the lower part for striking a ball at play; a hockey stick.
Superinduced :: Superincumbent (a.) Lying or resting on something else.
Hoop :: Hoop (n.) A pliant strip of wood or metal bent in a circular form, and united at the ends, for holding together the staves of casks, tubs, etc..
Hook :: Hook (n.) A piece of metal, or other hard material, formed or bent into a curve or at an angle, for catching, holding, or sustaining anything; as, a hook for catching fish; a hook for fastening a gate; a boat hook, etc..
Lithe :: Lithe (a.) Capable of being easily bent; pliant; flexible; limber; as, the elephant's lithe proboscis..
Lambent :: Lambent (a.) Playing on the surface; touching lightly; gliding over.
Looped :: Looped (a.) Bent, folded, or tied, so as to make a loop; as, a looped wire or string..
Vicar :: Vicar (n.) The incumbent of an appropriated benefice.
Cry :: Cry (v. i.) The crackling noise made by block tin when it is bent back and forth.
Compassing :: Compassing (a.) Curved; bent; as, compassing timbers..
Benty :: Benty (a.) Resembling bent.
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