(nautical) A strong bend knot commonly used to join two lines, ropes, and hawsers when required. A reliable safe knot if tied correctly, but unsafe if tied incorrectly, which is easily done. It is a basic knot which forms part of many other knots, hitches, bends, etc.

(idiomatic) Crazy, mad or insane. / (idiomatic) Close to or in close proximity to another location.

A U-shaped bend, usually the bend in a waste pipe.

(archaic, informal) Among women, an affected way to carry the body, the upper part being inclined forward.

An acute curve (often one of a series) in a road, especially on a steep incline.

(dated) In a kneeling position. / (by extension) Supplicatingly, imploringly.

The creative short-circuiting of electronic devices such as children's toys and small digital synthesizers in order to create new musical or visual instruments.

Synonym of sheet bend, especially when hitching to a becket.

To do something that is not normally allowed but is also not explicitly prohibited.

present participle of bend the rules