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: When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
Twist
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.To join together by twining one part around another.To turn a knob etc.To distort or change the truth or meaning of words when repeating.To form a twist (in any of the above noun meanings).
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A twisting forceAnything twisted, or the act of twisting; the degree of stress or strain when twisted.A type of thread or cotton traditionally used for buttonholes.A sliver of lemon peel added to a cocktail, etc.A sudden bend (or short series of bends) in a road, path, etc.A distortion to the meaning of a word or passage.An unexpected turn in a story, tale, etc.A type of dance characterised by rotating one's hips.A rotation of the body when diving.A sprain, especially to the ankle.
Example sentence: I'm boyish with a feminine twist. I definitely gravitate toward oversized things like shirts and jackets. I like a good trouser, but then I might mix it up with something more feminine, like a pointy boot or pumps.