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I . bend [bend] N

II . bend <bent, bent> [bend] VB intr

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III . bend [bend] VB trans

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bend back VB trans

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bend down VB intr

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bend over VB intr

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hairpin bend Brit, Aus, hairpin curve, hairpin turn N Am

U-bend [ˈju:bend] N

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It allowed association of primitive non-linear deformations such as bends and waves to geometry.
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The red fibreglass tube stands vertical in still air, but bends in the wind.
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This section is characterised by its tight bends and steep descent eastbound.
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It is sometimes used for cabinet panelling and in ornamental turnery, and natural bends were once sought after for making boat knees.
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On the lumbar spine, unilateral contraction bends the trunk laterally, while bilateral contraction raises the trunk from its supine position.
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This design raised or lowered the sidecar to suit the particular race circuit bends.
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During this process the embalmer bends, flexes and massages the arms and legs to relieve rigor mortis.
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This may also be misleading if taken out of context: the center of gravity may be lowered, e.g., by bends and sways.
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There was major rebuilding in 193839, constructing new stands and entrances, resurfacing the track, moving portions of the track and adding two new bends.
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Bends and step-overs of adjacent faults become favorable locations for extensional and compressional stress or transtension and transpression stress, if the shear motion is oblique.
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