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bending
/ˈbɛndɪŋ/
verb
To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
"Don’t bend your knees."
To become curved.
"Look at the trees bending in the wind."
To cause to change direction.
noun
A motion or action that bends.
"a bending of the knees"
An instance of something being adapted or distorted.
"bendings of the rules"
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