bends Meaning & Definition
What Does Bends Mean?
Bends is used as a noun meaning plural of bend. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of bend. As a verb, it means To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
Quick Facts About Bends
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //bɛndz// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | caisson disease, aeroembolism and decompression sickness |
| Plural | only |
Bends Definition (Noun)
- plural of bend
Noun
- The thickest and strongest planks in a wooden ship's side, wales.
- Synonym of decompression sickness.
Bends as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bend
Noun
- A curve.
There's a sharp bend in the road ahead.
- Any of the various knots which join the ends of two lines.
- (in the plural, underwater diving, with the) A severe condition caused by excessively quick decompression, causing bubbles of nitrogen to form in the blood; decompression sickness.
A diver who stays deep for too long must ascend very slowly in order to prevent the bends.
- 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.
- Turn; purpose; inclination; ends.
- In the leather trade, the best quality of sole leather; a butt; sometimes, half a butt cut lengthwise.
- Hard, indurated clay; bind.
- (in the plural) The thickest and strongest planks in a ship's sides, more generally called wales, which have the beams, knees, and futtocks bolted to them.
- (in the plural) The frames or ribs that form the ship's body from the keel to the top of the sides.
the midship bends
- A glissando, or glide between one pitch and another.
Verb
- To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
Don’t bend your knees.
- To become curved.
Look at the trees bending in the wind.
- To cause to change direction.
- To change direction.
The road bends to the right
- To be inclined; to direct itself.
- (usually with "down") To stoop.
He bent down to pick up the pieces.
- To bow in prayer, or in token of submission.
- To force to submit.
They bent me to their will.
- To submit.
I am bending to my desire to eat junk food.
- To apply to a task or purpose.
He bent the company's resources to gaining market share.
- To apply oneself to a task or purpose.
He bent to the goal of gaining market share.
- To adapt or interpret to for a purpose or beneficiary.
- To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
Bend the sail to the yard.
- To smoothly change the pitch of a note.
You should bend the G slightly sharp in the next measure.
- To swing the body when rowing.
Noun
- A sometimes fatal condition resulting from the formation of nitrogen bubbles in the blood and tissues, because of too rapid decompression, seen especially in deep-sea divers ascending rapidly from a dive. It is characterized by severe pains in the joints and chest, skin irritation, cramps, nausea, and paralysis.
Synonyms of Bends
Bends synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Bends
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Bends in a Sentence
There's a sharp bend in the road ahead.
A diver who stays deep for too long must ascend very slowly in order to prevent the bends.
the midship bends
Don’t bend your knees.
Look at the trees bending in the wind.
The road bends to the right
He bent down to pick up the pieces.
They bent me to their will.
I am bending to my desire to eat junk food.
He bent the company's resources to gaining market share.
He bent to the goal of gaining market share.
Bend the sail to the yard.
You should bend the G slightly sharp in the next measure.
Word Forms & Grammar
bends
bends pl (plural only)
Words That Rhyme With Bends
How to Pronounce Bends
The standard pronunciation of bends is //bɛndz//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bends
Is bends a noun or a verb?
Bends is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for bends?
Close synonyms of bends are caisson disease, aeroembolism and decompression sickness. See the full list of bends synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of bends?
The plural of bends is only.