bend in German
bend in German is Kurve, Biegung, Schrägbalken — bend means to force something into a curved or angled shape.
bend in German
Kurve
A curve.
Biegung
A curve.
Schrägbalken
(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.
biegen
(intransitive) To become curved.
durchbiegen
(intransitive) To become curved.
biegen
(transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
beugen
(transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
durchbiegen
(transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
beugen
(intransitive, nautical) To swing the body when rowing.
What does "bend" mean?
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verb To force something into a curved or angled shape.
"The strong wind had bent the metal sign so far that it was unreadable."
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verb To curve or change direction.
"The river bends to the left near the old mill."
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verb To lean or stoop the body.
"You should bend your knees when you lift a heavy box."
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verb To adapt rules or facts to suit a purpose.
"Some people bend the truth a little when they tell funny stories."
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bend in a sentence
- The strong wind had bent the metal sign so far that it was unreadable.
- Be careful not to bend the pages of the book too much.
- The river bends to the left near the old mill.
- Watch out where the path bends, because cyclists often come round it quickly.
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What is "bend" in German?
"bend" in German is Kurve, Biegung, Schrägbalken. bend means: To force something into a curved or angled shape.
How do you use "bend" in a sentence?
Example: "The strong wind had bent the metal sign so far that it was unreadable." In German, "bend" is Kurve, Biegung, Schrägbalken.
Are there other ways to say "bend" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "bend": Kurve, Biegung, Schrägbalken, biegen, durchbiegen, beugen.
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