1. (

• decompression_sickness ,
• aeroembolism ,
• air_embolism ,
• gas_embolism ,
• caisson_disease ,
• bends

) pain resulting from rapid change in pressure ;

1. (

• bend ,
• flex

) form a curve; "The stick does not bend" ;

2. (

• bend ,

) change direction; "The road bends" ;

3. (

• flex ,
• bend ,
• deform ,
• twist ,
• turn ,

) cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form; "bend the rod"; "twist the dough into a braid"; "the strong man could turn an iron bar" ;

4. (

• crouch ,
• stoop ,
• bend ,
• bow ,

) bend one's back forward from the waist on down; "he crouched down"; "She bowed before the Queen"; "The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse" ;

5. (

• deflect ,
• bend ,
• turn_away

) turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest ;

6. (

• flex ,
• bend ,

) bend a joint; "flex your wrists"; "bend your knees" ;