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bends

/bΙ›ndz/
Visual illustration of bends: To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means. - Image 1
bends: To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means. - Thumbnail 1
bends: To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means. - Thumbnail 2
verb

To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.

"Don’t bend your knees."

Visual illustration of bends: A sometimes fatal condition resulting from the formation of nitrogen bubbles in the blood and tissues, because of too rapid decompression, seen especially in deep-sea divers ascending rapidly from a dive. It is characterized by severe pains in the joints and chest, skin irritation, cramps, nausea, and paralysis.
noun

A sometimes fatal condition resulting from the formation of nitrogen bubbles in the blood and tissues, because of too rapid decompression, seen especially in deep-sea divers ascending rapidly from a dive. It is characterized by severe pains in the joints and chest, skin irritation, cramps, nausea, and paralysis.