"bending" in the noun sense
1. bending, bend
movement that causes the formation of a curve
2. deflection, deflexion, bending
the property of being bent or deflected
3. bending
the act of bending something
"bending" in the verb sense
1. bend, flex
form a curve
"The stick does not bend"
2. bend
change direction
"The road bends"
3. flex, bend, deform, twist, turn
cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
"bend the rod"
"twist the dough into a braid"
"the strong man could turn an iron bar"
4. crouch, stoop, bend, bow
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
"he crouched down"
"She bowed before the Queen"
"The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse"
5. deflect, bend, turn away
turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
6. flex, bend
bend a joint
"flex your wrists"
"bend your knees"
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