1. to curve or cause to curve; to make or become curved or angled
2. to lean or move the body or a part of the body downward or forward
3. to change direction; to turn

1. a curved or angled part of something
2. a turn or curve in a road, river, or path

Examples

• She had to bend the wire to fit it through the hole.
• Please bend your knees when you lift the box.
• The road bends sharply to the left ahead.
• There's a dangerous bend in the river near the bridge.
• He bent down to pick up the dropped keys.
• The metal will bend under pressure.
• We couldn't see around the bend in the trail.