Definition of bent

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Bent (v.) A transverse frame of a framed structure.

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Staple :: Staple (n.) A loop of iron, or a bar or wire, bent and formed with two points to be driven into wood, to hold a hook, pin, or the like..
Bent Grass :: Bent grass () Same as Bent, a kind of grass..
Avoidance :: Avoidance (n.) The act of becoming vacant, or the state of being vacant; -- specifically used for the state of a benefice becoming void by the death, deprivation, or resignation of the incumbent..
Recurved :: Recurved (a.) Curved in an opposite or uncommon direction; bent back; as, a bird with a recurved bill; flowers with recurved petals..
Bowl-legged :: Bowl-legged (a.) Having crooked legs, esp. with the knees bent outward..
Oxbow :: Oxbow (n.) A frame of wood, bent into the shape of the letter U, and embracing an ox's neck as a kind of collar, the upper ends passing through the bar of the yoke; also, anything so shaped, as a bend in a river..
Unbend :: Unbend (v. i.) To cease to be bent; to become straight or relaxed.
Intent :: Intent (a.) Having the mind closely directed to or bent on an object; sedulous; eager in pursuit of an object; -- formerly with to, but now with on; as, intent on business or pleasure..
Belly :: Belly (n.) The hollow part of a curved or bent timber, the convex part of which is the back..
Bow :: Bow (v. t.) Anything bent, or in the form of a curve, as the rainbow..
Clasp :: Clasp (n.) An adjustable catch, bent plate, or hook, for holding together two objects or the parts of anything, as the ends of a belt, the covers of a book, etc..
Deflected :: Deflected (a.) Bent downward; deflexed.
Prejudice :: Prejudice (n.) To cause to have prejudice; to prepossess with opinions formed without due knowledge or examination; to bias the mind of, by hasty and incorrect notions; to give an unreasonable bent to, as to one side or the other of a cause; as, to prejudice a critic or a juryman..
Bent :: Bent (a. & p. p.) Strongly inclined toward something, so as to be resolved, determined, set, etc.; -- said of the mind, character, disposition, desires, etc., and used with on; as, to be bent on going to college; he is bent on mischief..
Vacant :: Vacant (a.) Not filled or occupied by an incumbent, possessor, or officer; as, a vacant throne; a vacant parish..
Introflexed :: Introflexed (a.) Flexed or bent inward.
Bent :: Bent (v.) Particular direction or tendency; flexion; course.
Benthamite :: Benthamite (n.) One who believes in Benthamism.
Decumbent :: Decumbent (a.) Lying down; prostrate; recumbent.
Ribband :: Ribband (n.) A long, narrow strip of timber bent and bolted longitudinally to the ribs of a vessel, to hold them in position, and give rigidity to the framework..
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