Definition of Bent

1. Noun. A relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way. "The set of his mind was obvious"

Exact synonyms: Set
Generic synonyms: Disposition, Inclination, Tendency
Derivative terms: Set, Set

2. Adjective. Fixed in your purpose. "Out to win every event"
Exact synonyms: Bent On, Dead Set, Out To
Similar to: Resolute

3. Noun. Grass for pastures and lawns especially bowling and putting greens.

4. Adjective. Used of the back and knees; stooped. "With bent (or bended) back"
Exact synonyms: Bended
Similar to: Unerect

5. Noun. An area of grassland unbounded by fences or hedges.
Generic synonyms: Grassland

6. Adjective. Of metal e.g.. "Dented fenders"
Exact synonyms: Crumpled, Dented
Similar to: Damaged

7. Noun. A special way of doing something. "He couldn't get the hang of it"
Exact synonyms: Hang, Knack
Generic synonyms: Endowment, Gift, Natural Endowment, Talent

Definition of Bent

1. a. & p. p. Changed by pressure so as to be no longer straight; crooked; as, a bent pin; a bent lever.

2. n. The state of being curved, crooked, or inclined from a straight line; flexure; curvity; as, the bent of a bow.

3. n. A reedlike grass; a stalk of stiff, coarse grass.

Definition of Bent

1. Verb. (past of bend) ¹

2. Adjective. (context: Of something that is usually straight) folded, dented ¹

3. Adjective. (derogatory colloquial chiefly UK) Homosexual. ¹

4. Adjective. Determined or insistent. ¹

5. Adjective. Of a person leading a life of crime. ¹

6. Adjective. (slang football) inaccurate at shooting ¹

7. Adjective. (colloquial chiefly US) Suffering from the bends ¹

8. Adjective. high from using both marijuana and alcohol. ¹

9. Noun. An inclination or talent. ¹

10. Noun. A predisposition to act or react in a particular way. ¹

11. Noun. Any of various stiff or reedy grasses. ¹

12. Noun. A grassy area, grassland. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bent

1. an inclination [n -S] - See also: inclination

Medical Definition of Bent

1. 1. Changed by pressure so as to be no longer straight; crooked; as, a bent pin; a bent lever. 2. Strongly inclined toward something, so as to be resolved, determined, set, etc.; said of the mind, character, disposition, desires, etc, and used with on; as, to be bent on going to college; he is bent on mischief. 3. A reedlike grass of the genus Agrostis, especially. Agrostis vulgaris, or redtop. The name is also used of many other grasses, esp. In America. 4. Any neglected field or broken ground; a common; a moor. "Bowmen bickered upon the bent." Origin: AS. Beonet; akin to OHG. Pinuz, G. Binse, rush, bent grass; of unknown origin. (06 Aug 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bent

benorth
benote
benothing
benow
benoxaprofen
benproperine
benserazide
benshee
benshees
benshi
benshis
benstonite
bensulide
bent as a two bob
bent car
bent cars
bent hang
bent on
bent on(p)
bent on a splice
bent the truth
bentch
bentched
bentches

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