Definition of bend

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • bend is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • bend is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • bend is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of bend


  • turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. deflect
    2. turn away
  • movement that causes the formation of a curve (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. bending
  • bend a joint (verb)

    Examples

    1. bend your knees

    Synonyms

    1. flex
  • an angular or rounded shape made by folding (noun)

    Examples

    1. a bend of his elbow

    Synonyms

    1. crease
    2. crimp
    3. flexure
    4. fold
    5. plication
  • cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form (verb)

    Examples

    1. bend the rod

    Synonyms

    1. deform
    2. flex
    3. turn
    4. twist
  • form a curve (verb)

    Examples

    1. The stick does not bend

    Synonyms

    1. flex
  • curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. curve
  • a circular segment of a curve (noun)

    Examples

    1. a bend in the road

    Synonyms

    1. crook
    2. turn
    3. twist
  • bend one's back forward from the waist on down (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. bow
    2. crouch
    3. stoop
  • diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. bend dexter
  • a town in central Oregon at the eastern foot of the Cascade Range (noun)
  • change direction (verb)

    Examples

    1. The road bends

See definition of bend in Merriam Webster