become bent
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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.