bending

/ˈbɛndɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: bendings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A motion or action that bends.

Noun

Examples

a bending of the knees

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

Meaning · English

An instance of something being adapted or distorted.

Noun

Examples

bendings of the rules

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

Meaning · English

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.

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