During the storm, the old sailor expertly tied several carrick bends to join the damaged lines.

The coat of arms bore three bends sinister, each edged in gold against a field of deep blue.

The mountain road was famous for its hairpin bends and breathtaking views.

At the vintage fashion exhibit, mannequins wearing corsets displayed elegant Grecian bends that recalled nineteenth-century aesthetics.

When managing the project, she sometimes bends the rules to meet tight deadlines.

The sailor inspected the becket bends before setting sail.

The plumber replaced the corroded return bends to restore proper circulation in the heating system.

Experienced sailors often use sheet bends to join ropes of different thicknesses.

The plumber inspected the U-bends under the sink to clear the clog.

The old shed door stuck because its sneck-bends had rusted and warped over the years.