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Veer vs Bend - What's the difference?

veer | bend |


In intransitive terms the difference between veer and bend

is that veer is to change direction or course suddenly; to swerve while bend is to apply oneself to a task or purpose.

In intransitive nautical terms the difference between veer and bend

is that veer is to change direction into the wind; to wear ship while bend is to swing the body when rowing.

In transitive terms the difference between veer and bend

is that veer is to turn while bend is to adapt or interpret to for a purpose or beneficiary.

As verbs the difference between veer and bend

is that veer is to let out (a sail-line), to allow (a sheet) to run out while bend is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.

As nouns the difference between veer and bend

is that veer is a turn or swerve; an instance of veering while bend is a curve.

B vs Bend - What's the difference?

b | bend |


As a letter b

is the second letter of the.

As a symbol b

is a blood type that has a specific antigen that aggravates the immune response in people with type a antigen in their blood they can receive blood from type b or type o, but cannot receive blood from ab or a.

As a verb bend is

to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means .

As a noun bend is

a curve.

Bend vs Flux - What's the difference?

bend | flux |


As verbs the difference between bend and flux

is that bend is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means while flux is to use flux.

As nouns the difference between bend and flux

is that bend is a curve while flux is the act of flowing; a continuous moving on or passing by, as of a flowing stream.

As an adjective flux is

{{cx|archaic|lang=en}} Flowing; unstable; inconstant; variable.

Turning vs Bend - What's the difference?

turning | bend |


As nouns the difference between turning and bend

is that turning is (british) a turn or deviation from a straight course while bend is a curve.

As verbs the difference between turning and bend

is that turning is while bend is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means .

Bend vs Wrig - What's the difference?

bend | wrig |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between bend and wrig

is that bend is (obsolete) turn; purpose; inclination; ends while wrig is (obsolete) to wriggle.

As verbs the difference between bend and wrig

is that bend is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means while wrig is (obsolete) to wriggle.

As a noun bend

is a curve.

Flexion vs Bend - What's the difference?

flexion | bend |


As nouns the difference between flexion and bend

is that flexion is the act of bending a joint, especially a bone joint. The counteraction of extension while bend is a curve.

As a verb bend is

to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.

Bend vs Crimp - What's the difference?

bend | crimp |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between bend and crimp

is that bend is (obsolete) turn; purpose; inclination; ends while crimp is (obsolete) a card game.

As verbs the difference between bend and crimp

is that bend is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means while crimp is to fasten by bending metal so that it squeezes around the parts to be fastened or crimp can be to impress (seamen or soldiers); to entrap, to decoy.

As nouns the difference between bend and crimp

is that bend is a curve while crimp is a fastener or a fastening method that secures parts by bending metal around a joint and squeezing it together, often with a tool that adds indentations to capture the parts or crimp can be an agent making it his business to procure seamen, soldiers, etc, especially by seducing, decoying, entrapping, or impressing them [since the passing of the merchant shipping act of 1854, applied to one who infringes sub-section 1 of this act, ie to a person other than the owner, master, etc, who engages seamen without a license from the board of trade].

As an adjective crimp is

(obsolete) easily crumbled; friable; brittle.

Bench vs Bend - What's the difference?

bench | bend |


In lang=en terms the difference between bench and bend

is that bench is to place on a bench or seat of honour while bend is to adapt or interpret to for a purpose or beneficiary.

As nouns the difference between bench and bend

is that bench is a long seat, for example, in the park or bench can be (weightlifting) the weight one is able to bench press, especially the maximum weight capable of being pressed while bend is a curve.

As verbs the difference between bench and bend

is that bench is (sports) to remove a player from play or bench can be (transitive|and|intransitive|colloquial) to lift by bench pressing or bench can be while bend is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means .

Bend vs Dented - What's the difference?

bend | dented |


As verbs the difference between bend and dented

is that bend is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means while dented is (dent).

As a noun bend

is a curve.

Bend vs Rip - What's the difference?

bend | rip |


In transitive terms the difference between bend and rip

is that bend is to adapt or interpret to for a purpose or beneficiary while rip is to get by, or as if by, cutting or tearing.

In intransitive terms the difference between bend and rip

is that bend is to apply oneself to a task or purpose while rip is to tear apart; to rapidly become two parts.

As an interjection RIP is

rest in peace.

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