Deflection
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The act of deflecting or something deflected. The deviation of a needle or other indicator from its previous position.
Bending
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A motion or action that bends.
Example sentence: What I like about Japanese venues is that the front barrier is right up against the stage, so when you're bending over, they're right there in front of you. In some European festivals, they're so paranoid, you need a taxi to go and touch the crowd!