English Dictionary

unbend

/ʌnˈbɛnd/

verb

To remove a bend so as to make, or allow to become, straight. / To release (a load) from a strain or from exertion; to set at ease for a time; to relax.

He used a hammer to unbend the metal rod.

意味（1）

To remove a bend so as to make, or allow to become, straight.

to unbend a bow

意味（2）

To release (a load) from a strain or from exertion; to set at ease for a time; to relax.

to unbend the mind from study or care

意味（3）

(nautical) To unfasten sails from the spars or stays to which are attached for use.

意味（4）

To cast loose or untie

Unbend the rope.

意味（5）

To cease to be bent; to become straight.

意味（6）

To relax in exertion, attention, severity, or the like

He spent the afternoon shaping a swagger-stick from the branch of jarrah and talking with Miss La Rue, who had sufficiently unbent toward him to notice his existence.

意味（7）

(archaic) to enjoy oneself; to become affable and free from formality