What does BENDS mean?

Definition of Bends

1. Parts of Speech: Bends is a noun and a verb.

2. Definitions:

• As a noun, bends refer to a condition that affects divers who ascend too quickly from deep water, causing them to experience pain and discomfort in the joints and muscles.
• As a verb, bends refer to the act of curving or flexing something, or changing its direction or shape.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: bɛndz
• UK: bɛndz

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "bends" has its origins in Middle English and Old English. As a noun, it is primarily used in the context of diving and is also known as decompression sickness. As a verb, it is used in a variety of contexts, such as bending a piece of metal, bending a rule, or bending over backwards to help someone.

5. Synonyms:

• As a noun: decompression sickness, caisson disease
• As a verb: curve, flex, twist, contort

6. Related Words:

• Blend
• Sends
• Spends
• Tends
• Trend

7. Example Sentences:

• As a noun: After a deep dive, the diver suffered from the bends and had to receive medical treatment.
• As a verb: He bends the metal sheet to fit the shape of the car door.