bend in Latin
bend in Latin is flexus, campter, curvāmen — bend means to force something into a curved or angled shape.
bend in Latin
flexus
A curve.
campter
A curve.
curvāmen
A curve.
vergō
(transitive) To cause to change direction.
curvō
(transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
flectō
(transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
sinuō
(transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
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 Latin?
"bend" in Latin is flexus, campter, curvāmen. 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 Latin, "bend" is flexus, campter, curvāmen.
Are there other ways to say "bend" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 7 translations listed for "bend": flexus, campter, curvāmen, vergō, curvō, flectō.
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