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bender

/ˈbɛndə/ /ˈbɛndɚ/

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noun

One who, or that which, bends.

Examples :

"The metal bender at the factory shapes sheets of steel into curved car parts. "

machine person thing

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noun

A device to aid bending of pipes to a specific angle.

Examples :

"The plumber used a pipe bender to create the exact angle needed for the new shower drain. "

device technical machine industry utility

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noun

A bout of heavy drinking.

Examples :

"After his team won the championship, John went on a three-day bender. "

drink entertainment

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noun

A homosexual man.

Examples :

""My neighbor introduced me to her brother, and she mentioned he's a bender." "

person human sex culture

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noun

A simple shelter, made using flexible branches or withies

Examples :

"The children built a small bender in the woods using willow branches, creating a cozy den for their adventures. "

architecture building environment

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noun

A suspended sentence.

Examples :

"The judge gave the young man a suspended sentence, also known as a bender, hoping he would learn from his mistake without going to jail. "

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noun

Examples :

""My grandma always kept a 'bender' in her purse for emergencies." "

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noun

A spree, a frolic.

Examples :

"After finishing their exams, the students went on a weekend bender, celebrating with parties and fun activities. "

entertainment drink action

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noun

Something exceptional.

Examples :

"Her presentation was a real bender; the audience was captivated by her innovative ideas and confident delivery. "

quality achievement

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interjection

(British slang) Used to express disbelief or doubt at what one has just heard.

Examples :

""He said he won the lottery? Bender, I don't believe it!" "

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interjection

(British slang) Used to indicate that the previous phrase was meant sarcastically or ironically.

Examples :

""Oh, he's a real genius, bender." "

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