get bent

Frequency: 7.312.0 per million words

To change from a straight to a crooked state, often suddenly.

bentVERB + bent (adjective)

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Examples (10)

  • The post got bent in the crash.
  • Be careful not to let the antenna get bent.
  • My key got bent when I tried to force the lock.
  • The frame will get bent if you put too much weight on it.
  • The bicycle wheel has gotten bent after hitting that pothole.
  • His glasses got bent during the scuffle.
  • The wire starts to get bent as it goes through the machine.
  • How did the fence get so bent?
  • We realized the metal rod had gotten bent when it wouldn't fit into the hole.
  • I'm worried about the flagpole getting bent in this strong wind.