ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Bends

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /bɛndz/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Bends is a noun meaning plural of bend.

Meaning

plural of bend.

More Meanings

  1. (nautical) The thickest and strongest planks in a wooden ship's side, wales.
  2. (underwater diving, pathology, usually with the) Synonym of decompression sickness.
  3. third-person singular simple present indicative of bend

Synonyms for bends

Depending on context, synonyms include aeroembolism.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include aeroembolism, doubles, looks, bands, binds, complies.

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