Bend and Gird

Bend

Bend verb - To cause to turn away from a straight line.

Gird and bend are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gird" instead a verb "Bend".

Nearby Words: bent, bending, bender, bendy, bended

Gird

Gird verb - To encircle or bind with or as if with a belt.

Bend and gird are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bend" instead a verb "Gird".

Nearby Words: girdled, girdle, girded, girding
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