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bend in Dutch

bend in Dutch is bocht, verbindingsknoop, schuinbalk — bend means to force something into a curved or angled shape.

bend in Dutch

bocht
noun
A curve.
verbindingsknoop
noun
Any of the various knots which join the ends of two lines.
schuinbalk
noun
(heraldiccharge) One of the honourable ordinaries formed by two diagonal lines drawn from the dexter chief to the sinister base; it generally occupies a fifth part of the shield if uncharged, but if charged one third.
buigen
verb
(intransitive) To become curved.
plooien
verb
(intransitive) To become curved.
afbuigen
verb
(transitive) To cause to change direction.
buigen
verb
(transitive) To cause to change direction.
draaien
verb
(transitive) To cause to change direction.
gaan
verb
(transitive) To cause to change direction.
onderwerpen
verb
(transitive) To force to submit.
buigen
verb
(transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
bevestigen
verb
(transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
knopen
verb
(transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
onderwerpen
verb
(transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
plooien
verb
(transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
vastmaken
verb
(transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
buigen
verb
(transitive, music) To smoothly change the pitch of a note.
corrigeren
verb
(transitive, music) To smoothly change the pitch of a note.
buigen
verb
(intransitive, nautical) To swing the body when rowing.

What does "bend" mean?

  1. verb To force something into a curved or angled shape.
    "He bent the wire into a hook."
  2. verb To curve or change direction.
    "The road bends sharply just past the bridge."
  3. verb To lean or stoop the body.
    "She bent down to tie her shoelace."
  4. verb To adapt rules or facts to suit a purpose.
    "He bent the rules to let her in early."

bend in a sentence

  • He bent the wire into a hook.
  • The road bends sharply just past the bridge.
  • She bent down to tie her shoelace.
  • He bent the rules to let her in early.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "bend" in Dutch?

"bend" in Dutch is bocht, verbindingsknoop, schuinbalk. bend means: To force something into a curved or angled shape.

How do you use "bend" in a sentence?

Example: "He bent the wire into a hook." In Dutch, "bend" is bocht, verbindingsknoop, schuinbalk.

Are there other ways to say "bend" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 13 translations listed for "bend": bocht, verbindingsknoop, schuinbalk, buigen, plooien, afbuigen.

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