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A relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way The set of his mind was obvious |
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Grass for pastures and lawns especially bowling and putting greens |
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An area of grassland unbounded by fences or hedges |
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A special way of doing something He had a bent for it He had a special knack for getting into trouble He couldn't get the hang of it |
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Form a curve The stick does not bend |
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Change direction The road bends |
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Cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form Bend the rod Twist the dough into a braid The strong man could turn an iron bar |
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Bend one's back forward from the waist on down He crouched down She bowed before the Queen The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse |
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Turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest |
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Bend a joint Flex your wrists Bend your knees |
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Fixed in your purpose Bent on going to the theater Dead set against intervening Out to win every event |
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Used of the back and knees Stooped On bended knee With bent (or bended) back |
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Of metal e.g. Bent nails A car with a crumpled front end Dented fenders |