bent

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Definition of bent

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : unenclosed grassland

2 botany

a(1) : a reedy grass (see grass entry 1 sense 2)

(2) : a stalk of stiff coarse grass

b : bent grass

bent

adjective

Definition of bent (Entry 2 of 3)

1 : changed by bending out of an originally straight or even condition bent twigs standing with knees slightly bent

2 : strongly inclined : determined —usually used with on was bent on going

3 slang

a : different from the normal or usual … she was so bent that she's probably a woman who ought to be locked up somewhere …— Robert Redford

b chiefly British : dishonest, corrupt a bent cop

c chiefly US : intoxicated, drunk Like to get bent? This hangover beater will help you get back on track. — Vibe

bent out of shape

: extremely upset or angry

get bent

slang —used as an angry or contemptuous way of dismissing someone's statement, suggestion, etc. I try to call him the next morning to apologize, but he tells me to get bent.— Chuck Klosterman

bent

noun (2)

Definition of bent (Entry 3 of 3)

1a : a strong inclination or interest : bias the organization's religious bent

b : a special inclination or capacity : talent students with a scientific bent

2 : capacity of endurance They fool me to the top of my bent.— Shakespeare

3 engineering : a transverse framework (as in a bridge) to carry lateral as well as vertical loads

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Noun (2)

gift, faculty, aptitude, bent, talent, genius, knack mean a special ability for doing something. gift often implies special favor by God or nature. the gift of singing beautifully faculty applies to an innate or less often acquired ability for a particular accomplishment or function. a faculty for remembering names aptitude implies a natural liking for some activity and the likelihood of success in it. a mechanical aptitude bent is nearly equal to aptitude but it stresses inclination perhaps more than specific ability. a family with an artistic bent talent suggests a marked natural ability that needs to be developed. has enough talent to succeed genius suggests impressive inborn creative ability. has no great genius for poetry knack implies a comparatively minor but special ability making for ease and dexterity in performance. the knack of getting along