I. ˈbent noun
Etymology: Middle English, grassy place, bent grass, from Old English beonot-; akin to Old High German binuz rush
Date: 14th century
1. : unenclosed grassland
2.
a.
(1) : a reedy grass
(2) : a stalk of stiff coarse grass
b. : bent grass
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from past participle of benden to bend
Date: 14th century
1. : changed by bending out of an originally straight or even condition
bent twigs
2. : strongly inclined : determined
was bent on going
3. slang
a. : different from the normal or usual
b. chiefly British : dishonest , corrupt
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- bent out of shape
III. noun
Etymology: irregular from bend (I)
Date: 1586
1.
a. : a strong inclination or interest : bias
b. : a special inclination or capacity : talent
2. : capacity of endurance
3. : a transverse framework (as in a bridge) to carry lateral as well as vertical loads
Synonyms: see gift