slightly bent

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Not completely straight; curved a little.

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Examples (10)

  • He stood with his knees slightly bent.
  • The fork was slightly bent after I dropped it on the floor.
  • After the minor accident, the bicycle's front wheel looked slightly bent.
  • I can't use this needle; it's slightly bent.
  • The old photograph had a corner that was slightly bent from years of handling.
  • The mechanic confirmed that the car's frame was only slightly bent and easy to fix.
  • Hold the wire in a slightly bent position for better contact.
  • The antenna on the roof is slightly bent after the storm.
  • She held her arm slightly bent at the elbow to protect the injury.
  • This old key is slightly bent, but it still opens the lock.