Meaning of the word bending in English

What does bending mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bending

US /ˈbɛndɪŋ/
UK /ˈbɛndɪŋ/

Noun

the action of changing the shape of something by curving or folding it

Example:
The constant bending of the wire eventually caused it to break.
He demonstrated the proper technique for metal bending.

Adjective

capable of being bent or flexed

Example:
The new material is very flexible and has excellent bending properties.
The tree branch was bending under the weight of the snow.