bent
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1bent

noun \ˈbent\

Definition of BENT

1
: unenclosed grassland
2
a (1) : a reedy grass (2) : a stalk of stiff coarse grass
b : bent grass

Origin of BENT

Middle English, grassy place, bent grass, from Old English beonot-; akin to Old High German binuz rush
First Known Use: 14th century

Other Ecology Terms

Malthusian, anthropogenic, biomass, carbon footprint, crepuscular, niche, sere, symbiosis, taiga, tundra

2bent

adjective

Definition of BENT

1
: changed by bending out of an originally straight or even condition <bent twigs>
2
: strongly inclined : determined —usually used with on <was bent on going>
3
slang
a : different from the normal or usual
b chiefly British : dishonest, corrupt
bent out of shape
: extremely upset or angry

Examples of BENT

  1. With your knees slightly bent, bend forward and touch your toes.
  2. <the drug dealer knew which of the cops were bent>

Origin of BENT

Middle English, from past participle of benden to bend
First Known Use: 14th century

3bent

noun

Definition of BENT

1
a : a strong inclination or interest : bias
b : a special inclination or capacity : talent
2
: capacity of endurance
3
: a transverse framework (as in a bridge) to carry lateral as well as vertical loads

Origin of BENT

irregular from 1bend
First Known Use: 1586

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