~ 1
past and past participle of bend 1 .
■ adjective
1》 sharply curved or having an angle.
2》 Brit. informal dishonest; corrupt.
3》 Brit. informal, derogatory homosexual.
4》 ( ~ on ) determined to do or have.
■ noun a natural talent or inclination.
Phrases
~ out of shape N. Amer. informal angry or agitated.
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~ 2
■ noun
1》 a stiff grass which is used for lawns and in hay grasses. [ Agrostis capillaris and other species.]
2》 archaic or dialect a heath or unenclosed pasture.
Origin
ME: from OE beonet , of W. Gmc origin.