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It's obvious nonsense, but it makes nice people feel good about themselves to do their bit for the planet. It's vanity of a grotesque kind to believe that mankind, and our 'carbon footprint', has more impact on the future of Earth than Nature, which bends our planet to its will, as it sees fit.
Charles Saatchi

Meaning of "bends" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BENDS

bends  [bɛndz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BENDS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bends is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BENDS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Bends

Bends, or the bends may refer to: ▪ "The bends", the common term used to refer to decompression sickness ▪ The Bends, a 1995 album by British band Radiohead ▪ "The Bends", a song from the above album ▪ "The Bends", a song by the group Mr. Bungle on their 1995 album, Disco VolanteBends, a 2013 British film...

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BENDS


amends
əˈmɛndz
bands
bændz
Bonds
bɒndz
bounds
baʊndz
diamonds
ˈdaɪəməndz
ends
ɛndz
funds
fʌndz
grounds
ˈɡraʊndz
hands
hændz
Highlands
ˈhaɪləndz
Hollands
ˈhɒləndz
Islands
ˈaɪləndz
lands
lændz
Netherlands
ˈnɛðələndz
sands
ˈsændz
seconds
ˈsekəndz
sounds
saʊndz
spends
spɛndz
thousands
ˈθaʊzəndz
weekends
ˌwiːkˈɛndz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BENDS

bend sinister
bend someone´s ear
bend the knee
bend the rules
Benda
bendable
benday
bended
bendee
bender
bendier
bendiest
Bendigo
bending moment
bendingly
bendlet
bendwise
bendy
bendy bus
bendy straw

WORDS THAT END LIKE BENDS

be friends
beam-ends
burn the candle at both ends
calends
kalends
make friends
market trends
odds and ends
on her beam-ends
on one´s beam-ends
our feathered friends
Religious Society of Friends
split ends
the bends

Synonyms and antonyms of bends in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BENDS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «bends» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of bends
angle · arc · arch · bow · buckle · camber · capitulate · cede · coil · compel · contort · corner · curve · deflect · direct · diverge · flex · force · give in · give way · hook · incline · incurvate · inflect · influence · lean · loop · mould · persuade · shape · stoop · submit · surrender · sway · swerve · turn · twist · veer · warp · wind · yield · zigzag

Translation of «bends» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BENDS

Find out the translation of bends to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bends from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bends» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

curvas
570 millions of speakers

English

bends
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

झुकता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الانحناءات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

изгибы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

curvas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নুয়ে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

coudes
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Selekoh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kurven
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

曲がる
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

굴곡
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bends
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

uốn cong
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வளைகிறது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

झुकता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

vurgun
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

curve
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

łuki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вигини
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

curbe
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στροφές
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

draaie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

böjar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bend
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bends

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BENDS»

The term «bends» is very widely used and occupies the 22.227 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BENDS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «bends» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «bends» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bends

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10 QUOTES WITH «BENDS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word bends.
1
Ernest Bramah
Where the road bends abruptly, take short steps.
2
Geena Davis
I have an elbow that bends the wrong way, and I'd do things like stand in an elevator and the doors would close, and I'd pretend that my arm had got caught in it, and then I'd scream, 'Ow, ow, put it back!'
3
Elizabeth I
Though the sex to which I belong is considered weak you will nevertheless find me a rock that bends to no wind.
4
Gary Hamel
When a politician bends the truth or a CEO breaks a promise, trust takes a beating.
5
Kate O'Brien
If it bends, it's funny; if it breaks, it's not funny.
6
Enoch Powell
If my ship sails from sight, it doesn't mean my journey ends, it simply means the river bends.
7
Charles Saatchi
It's obvious nonsense, but it makes nice people feel good about themselves to do their bit for the planet. It's vanity of a grotesque kind to believe that mankind, and our 'carbon footprint', has more impact on the future of Earth than Nature, which bends our planet to its will, as it sees fit.
8
Albert Schweitzer
The willow which bends to the tempest, often escapes better than the oak which resists it; and so in great calamities, it sometimes happens that light and frivolous spirits recover their elasticity and presence of mind sooner than those of a loftier character.
9
Maggie Siff
Cate Blanchett is somebody who I could watch do anything. I love what an extraordinary chameleon she can be. There's something about the way she bends and transforms that feels otherworldly to me.
10
Midge Ure
At the beginning of this album I discovered the computer and had great fun playing with the thing. And I realized that, not being a good keyboard player, I could write things in very small sections, give them a certain feel and mess about with bends on the keyboard.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BENDS»

Discover the use of bends in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bends and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
When a Line Bends ... a Shape Begins
Rhymed text describes how shapes are made from simple lines. Some of the verses appear on the page in the shape they describe.
Rhonda Gowler Greene, 2001
2
Anatomy for Hip Openers and Forward Bends
An orthopedic surgeon provides thorough hatha yoga guides that include descriptions of a variety of yoga poses and their benefits, along with full-color, three-dimensional illustrations of major muscles, tendons and ligaments, with each ...
Ray Long, 2010
3
Tectonics of Strike-slip Restraining and Releasing Bends
This volume addresses the tectonic complexity and diversity of strike-slip restraining and releasing bends with 18 contributions divided into four thematic sections: a topical review of fault bends and their global distribution; bends, ...
W. D. Cunningham, Paul Mann, 2007
4
Symmetric Bends: How to Join Two Lengths of Cord
This book presents a mathematical theory of symmetric bends, together with a simple explanation of how such bends may be invented. Also discussed are the additionally symmetric 'triply symmetric' bends.
Roger E. Miles, 1995
5
Bends Explained: How to Plan a Safe Dive
The book is about the chamber that I personally operated and staffed. I was almost continually available. The number of bent divers that I treated, not all are included in the book because they were routine, speaks for itself.
Jeffrey H. Rudell, 2009
6
Curves, Twists and Bends: A Practical Guide to Pilates for ...
This book will be indispensable to individuals with scoliosis and their families as well as to physical therapists, Pilates instructors and other professionals who advise scoliosis patients on exercise and lifestyle options.
Annette Wellings, 2009
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Bends: Webster's Quotations, Facts and Phrases
Proceeds from this book are used to expand the content and coverage of Websters Online Dictionary (www.websters-online-dictionary.org).
‎2008
8
Autumn Bends the Rebel Tree
Autumn Bends the Rebel Tree is a family saga set in the 1930s and 40s in the mountains of northwest North Carolina that will appeal to fans of Olive Ann Burns and Lee Smithanyone who enjoys strong female characters, Southern literature, and ...
Carolyn Guy, 2011
9
The Craft of the Knot: From Fishing Knots to Bowlines and ...
From camping and climbing to crafts and sailing, this charming guide also includes knot illustrations for every occasion to show you how to master any tie.
Peter Randall, 2012
10
Where the river bends: a novel
Haddaway's narrative moves through joy and loss, failure and courage. Set near Fort Worth, Texas, the novel takes place from the mid-1950s to the mid-1990s.
Rich Haddaway, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BENDS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bends is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Carli Lloyd Bends It Like Beckham at 2015 FIFA Women's World …
Midfielder Carli Lloyd has had a Bend It Like Beckham moment at the FIFA Women's World Cup Final Title game between USA and Japan, ... «Guardian Liberty Voice, Jul 15»
2
Ball State investment policy bends to fossil fuel concerns
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) - A Ball State University professor who's criticized the school's investments in fossil fuels that add to global warming is ... «Fox 28, Jul 15»
3
Bethenny Frankel Bends Over Backwards (Literally) to Kick Off the …
How are you getting ready for the July 4 weekend? Stocking up on suntan lotion, barbecue necessities and beer? Well, Bethenny Frankel has ... «People Magazine, Jul 15»
4
Diver with the 'bends' airlifted to hospital
A diver was airlifted from Lerwick Harbour to hospital in Aberdeen this morning after suffering decompression sickness – the “bends”. The man ... «Shetland Times Online, Jun 15»
5
Chris Pronger bends the rules one last time
Chris Pronger was asked about it several ways, but he wasn't going to acknowledge it. How surreal it was to still have an active NHL contract ... «Yahoo Sports, Jun 15»
6
Dow bends but doesn't break amid Greek tumult
A trader works on the floor of the stock exchange during the afternoon of June 24, 2015, in New York City. (Andrew Burton, Getty Images). «USA TODAY, Jun 15»
7
Team Sky bends towards mountains for Tour
PARIS (Reuters) - Team Sky named a climbers' team to help Chris Froome win the Tour de France for the second time, with Richie Porte being ... «Yahoo Eurosport UK, Jun 15»
8
New “corner cloak” directs light around sharp bends
From fun-house mirrors to holograms, we have all experienced incredible optical illusions. Right now, scientists are fascinated by the prospect ... «Ars Technica UK, Jun 15»
9
Yoga: Jinja bends it like India
latest news. One decapitated, several hurt in France 'terrorist' attack... Loading. Towns. Yoga: Jinja bends it like India Publish Date: Jun 26, ... «New Vision, Jun 15»
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Family court bends 'no lawyer' rule for illiterate woman | Ahmedabad …
In an important judgment, a family court rejected a man`s application objecting to his wife`s decision of appointing a lawyer to present her case. «NYOOOZ, Jun 15»

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