Bending (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The act of bending something.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hyponyms

• Flexure

Meaning ²

The property of being bent or deflected.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

• Deflection
• Deflexion

Hypernyms

• Physical Property

Hyponyms

• Refractiveness
• Windage
• Refractivity
• Wind Deflection

Meaning ³

Movement that causes the formation of a curve.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Examples

• The bending of the tree branch under the weight of the snow created a beautiful arc shape.
• The gymnast's bending of her body allowed her to fit through the small hoop.
• The bending of the metal rod required a great deal of force and pressure.
• The bending of the road around the mountain made for a scenic and winding drive.
• The bending of the straw allowed it to reach the bottom of the tall glass.

Synonyms

• Bend

Hypernyms

• Motion

Hyponyms

• Refraction
• Deflexion