bend slightly
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to bend a small amount
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Examples (10)
- He bent slightly to whisper something in her ear.
- To avoid injury, always bend your knees slightly when lifting heavy objects.
- The road bends slightly to the left after the next traffic light.
- The thin metal rod started to bend slightly under the weight.
- She was bending the branch slightly to see if any fruit was hidden underneath.
- The old floorboards creaked as they bent slightly under his feet.
- If you bend the card slightly, it will fit through the slot more easily.
- The tall grasses bent slightly as the wind swept across the field.
- You can see the light ray bend slightly as it passes through the water.
- The artist had to bend the wire slightly to achieve the desired curve for the sculpture.