become bent

Frequency: 6.99.8 per million words

To change from a straight to a crooked state over time.

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  • The old metal pipe under the sink has slowly become bent over the years.
  • The branch will become bent if too much snow accumulates on it.
  • After the accident, the bicycle frame had become bent and was unusable.
  • The fence post started to become bent from the constant pressure of the wind.
  • My key wouldn't work because it had become slightly bent in my pocket.
  • The car's antenna might become bent if you drive through an automatic car wash.
  • As the foundation settled, the entire window frame became bent.
  • Be careful not to let the ruler become bent, or it will be useless for drawing straight lines.
  • I noticed the shelf has become bent under the weight of all those books.
  • In the experiment, the metal bar becomes bent when heated.