To bow in prayer, or in token of submission.

A turn or deflection from a straight line or from the proper
direction or normal position; a curve; a crook; as, a slight bend of
the body; a bend in a road.

To fasten, as one rope to another, or as a sail to its
yard or stay; or as a cable to the ring of an anchor.

To be inclined; to be directed.

To be moved or strained out of a straight line; to crook
or be curving; to bow.

To cause to yield; to render submissive; to subdue.

To turn toward some certain point; to direct; to incline.

To strain or move out of a straight line; to crook by
straining; to make crooked; to curve; to make ready for use by drawing
into a curve; as, to bend a bow; to bend the knee.

To apply closely or with interest; to direct.

To jut over; to overhang.