Bend
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A curve. Any of the various knots which join the ends of two lines. (the bends) A severe condition caused by excessively quick decompression, causing bubbles of nitrogen to form in the blood; decompression sickness. 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.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means. To become curved. To cause to change direction. To change direction. To stoop. To force to submit. To submit. To apply to a task or purpose. To apply oneself to a task or purpose. 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. To smoothly change the pitch of a note. To swing the body when rowing.
Example sentence: It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their own selfish purposes.
Flex
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Flexibility, pliancy.The act of flexing.Any flexible insulated electrical wiring.A point of inflection.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To bend something.To repeatedly bend one of one's joints.To move part of the body using one's muscles.To tighten the muscles for display of size or strength.