bend

a circular segment of a curve; "a bend in the road"; "a crook in the path"

movement that causes the formation of a curve

curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)

an angular or rounded shape made by folding; "a fold in the napkin"; "a crease in his trousers"; "a plication on her blouse"; "a flexure of the colon"; "a bend of his elbow"

a town in central Oregon at the eastern foot of the Cascade Range

diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left

form a curve; "The stick does not bend"

change direction; "The road bends"

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"

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"

turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest

bend a joint; "flex your wrists"; "bend your knees"