Definition of bent

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Bent (n.) A reedlike grass; a stalk of stiff, coarse grass..

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Bent Grass :: Bent grass () Same as Bent, a kind of grass..
Arcuation :: Arcuation (n.) The act of bending or curving; incurvation; the state of being bent; crookedness.
Reflexed :: Reflexed (a.) Bent backward or outward.
Void :: Void (a.) Having no incumbent; unoccupied; -- said of offices and the like.
Hookedness :: Hookedness (n.) The state of being bent like a hook; incurvation.
Hagbut :: Hagbut (n.) A harquebus, of which the but was bent down or hooked for convenience in taking aim..
Hairpin :: Hairpin (n.) A pin, usually forked, or of bent wire, for fastening the hair in place, -- used by women..
Gy-rose :: Gy-rose (a.) Turned round like a crook, or bent to and fro..
Pluroderes :: Pluroderes (n. pl.) A group of fresh-water turtles in which the neck can not be retracted, but is bent to one side, for protection. The matamata is an example..
Lambent :: Lambent (a.) Playing on the surface; touching lightly; gliding over.
Cumbent :: Cumbent (a.) Lying down; recumbent.
Geniculation :: Geniculation (n.) The state of being bent abruptly at an angle.
Eyelet :: Eyelet (n.) A metal ring or grommet, or short metallic tube, the ends of which can be bent outward and over to fasten it in place; -- used to line an eyelet hole..
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..
Kneejoint :: Kneejoint (n.) A toggle joint; -- so called because consisting of two pieces jointed to each other end to end, making an angle like the knee when bent..
Reflected :: Reflected (a.) Bent backward or outward; reflexed.
Terebenthene :: Terebenthene (n.) Oil of turpentine. See Turpentine.
Hamate :: Hamate (a.) Hooked; bent at the end into a hook; hamous.
Curvicostate :: Curvicostate (a.) Having bent ribs.
Stiff :: Stiff (superl.) Not easily bent; not flexible or pliant; not limber or flaccid; rigid; firm; as, stiff wood, paper, joints..
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