bending

UK
/ˈbɛndɪŋ/
US
/ˈbɛndɪŋ/
bendingnoun
bendings
pl
Translations
The bending of the river created a beautiful landscape.
Изгиб реки создал красивый пейзаж.
The bending of the metal was done carefully to avoid cracks.
Сгибание металла было выполнено осторожно, чтобы избежать трещин.
Additional translations
Definitions
The action of shaping or forcing something straight into a curve or angle.
The bending of the metal rod required significant force.
The deformation or internal stress produced in a structural member when an external load causes it to curve.
Engineers calculated the beam’s resistance to bending before construction.
bendingadjective
Used attributively to modify another noun in technical contexts (e.g., “bending moment”, “bending machine”).
Definitions
Relating to or intended for the process of bending.
The workshop bought a new bending machine for shaping pipes.
bendinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈbɛndɪŋ/
US
/ˈbɛndɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify nouns (e.g., "bending moment", "bending branch").
Definitions
Curving or in the process of being curved; characterised by or producing curvature.
The bending branch swayed gently over the river.
bendverb

bending

Gerund

bent
Past Simple
bent
Past Participle
bending
Gerund
UK
/bɛnd/
US
/bɛnd/
Translations
He can bend the metal with his hands.
Он может гнуть металл руками.
You need to bend your head to see the painting properly.
Тебе нужно наклонять голову, чтобы правильно увидеть картину.
She had to bend her knees to fit under the table.
Ей пришлось сгибать колени, чтобы поместиться под столом.
Definitions
To shape or force something straight into a curve or angle.
She bent the wire into a circle.
To incline the body downward from the vertical.
He bent down to pick up the coin.
To change direction or angle.
The road bends sharply to the left.
To yield or submit to pressure or influence.
He refused to bend to their demands.
bendnoun
Definitions
A curve or angle in a road, path, or river.
The car slowed down as it approached the sharp bend in the road.
A curved or angled part of something, especially a pipe or tube.
The plumber fixed the leak at the bend of the pipe.
A change in direction or position.
The river takes a bend to the east before flowing into the sea.
A type of knot used in tying two ropes together.
The sailor used a sheet bend to join the two ropes securely.