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.
"He bent the wire into a hook."
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verb To curve or change direction.
"The road bends sharply just past the bridge."
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verb To lean or stoop the body.
"She bent down to tie her shoelace."
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verb To adapt rules or facts to suit a purpose.
"He bent the rules to let her in early."
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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.
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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: "He bent the wire into a hook." 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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