bending
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: bendings
Sense 1
A motion or action that bends.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
An instance of something being adapted or distorted.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Capable of being bent without breaking; able to be turned or twisted without breaking.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bending” mean?
A motion or action that bends.
Is “bending” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.