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Bending

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Meanings of Bending

Verb

  • To change something into a curve by using your hands or body.
  • To become curved or not straight.
  • To change direction.
  • To lean down or stoop.

Noun

  • An action of bending something.
  • A change in shape or direction.

Explanation of the word: Bending

Bending is when you change the shape of something by pushing or pulling it. For example, if you take a piece of paper and fold it, you are bending it.

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Translations for the word: Bending

hindi
बेंडिंग

bending

झुकना

jhukna

लचक

lachak

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Bending

What does 'bending' mean?
Bending means to curve or change the shape of something. For example, when you bend a piece of paper, you make it not straight anymore.
How do you pronounce 'bending'?
You say 'bending' like this: ben-ding. The 'ben' sounds like 'pen' with a 'b' in front, and 'ding' rhymes with 'sing'.
What is the origin of the word 'bending'?
The word 'bending' comes from the Old English word 'bendan', which means to make something curved or to flex it.
What is the meaning of 'bending' in Kannada?
The word 'bending' in Kannada is 'ಬೇರುವಿಕೆ' (Bēruvike).