bending (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈbɛndɪŋ/
Definition
Changing shape or becoming curved by pressing or pulling on it, or making something do this.
Examples
The tree branches were bending under the weight of the snow.
He was bending over to tie his shoelaces.
The baker was bending the dough into a pretzel shape.
How to Use bending
- bend down (phrasal verb)
- To lower your body by bending your knees or waist. — "He had to bend down to pick up the coin."
- bend over (phrasal verb)
- To lean forward and downward from the waist. — "The children were bending over to look under the door."
- bend to (prepositional phrase)
- To yield or submit to someone or something. — "She refused to bend to his will."
- bend something into (collocation)
- To shape something into a particular form. — "He bent the wire into a heart shape."
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