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bending

/ˈbɛndɪŋ/
Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of bending or causing to bend; a bend or curve.

  • Verb

    To cause (a rod, wire, etc.) to assume a curved shape under pressure.

  • Verb

    To bend or curve the body, especially as a sign of respect or submission.

Rhymes
Words rhyming with bending
tending , mending , blending , extending , rending , commending , sending
Variants
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bends, bending

Etymology
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Old English 'bendan' meaning 'to bend'. Related to bend, which means 'a curve' or 'a turn'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'bending moment' is also known as 'moment of force'.

  2. The human spine is capable of bending sideways up to 45 degrees, forward up to 60 degrees, and backward up to 20-30 degrees.

  3. In the game of golf, a 'bend' is a term used to describe a curve in the fairway or the path of the ball during a shot.

Related Concepts
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  1. Bending moment: In engineering, a bending moment is a twisting force applied to a beam or other structural member.

  2. Bending stress: In engineering, bending stress is the internal stress in a beam or other structural member subjected to a bending moment.

Culture
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In literature, 'bending' can symbolize submission, flexibility, or change. In martial arts, 'bending' is a fundamental technique for generating power and control. In music, 'bending' refers to changing the pitch of a note slightly while playing.

How to Memorize "bending"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize bending a metal rod or a tree branch. Imagine the force being applied and the resulting curve.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bending' with the act of bowing or submitting. Think of bending a knee as a sign of respect.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Bends and Ends' to remember the definitions: 'Bends' refers to the act of curving or bending, while 'Ends' refers to the resulting curve or bend.

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