Unbent

Word UNBENT
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Definitions and meanings of "Unbent"

What do we mean by unbent?

To remove a bend so as to make, or allow to become, straight

To release (a load) from a strain or from exertion; to set at ease for a time; to relax.

To unfasten sails from the spars or stays to which are attached for use.

To cast loose or untie

To cease to be bent; to become straight.

To relax in exertion, attention, severity, or the like

To enjoy oneself; to become affable and free from formality

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The word "unbent" in example sentences

"unbent," as Harry said, and joined in the mirth; and Janet had enough to do to reason them into quietness when bed-time came. ❋ Unknown (1859)

Malemute Kid's frightful concoction did its work; the men of the camps and trails unbent in its genial glow, and jest and song and tales of past adventure went round the board. ❋ Unknown (2010)

But it arrived eventually, in quite good condition – no markings or highlighting, cover straight and unbent, only one random sticker on the cover. ❋ Unknown (2010)

An unbent wire hanger swept from side to side reveals nothing lodged under the fridge. ❋ Jael McHenry (2011)

But she has only just started toddling, arms up, legs unbent, back down on her chubby bum at the first sign of wobble. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Weapons were lowered, bows unbent, and arrows put back in their quivers. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I unbent my limbs, slowly lifted the little treasure, breathed deep the pollen, and last of all – the most important part – I lifted my mismatched eyes. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Miss West treated me the same way, but unbent more to Mr. Pike. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In a meeting with a half-dozen Western reporters at his offices, Mr. Yanukovych appeared unbent by criticism from Europe and Washington that last week's conviction of Ms. Tymoshenko, a former prime minister, on charges of exceeding her authority, was a politically motivated effort to sideline a once-powerful rival. ❋ James Marson (2011)

By the time the sloop's deck was perpendicular, we had unbent the boom-lift from below, made it fast to the wharf, and, with the other end fast nearly to the mast-head, heaved it taut with block and tackle. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It was at this stage in the gale that he unbent sufficiently to tell me that we were going through a circular storm and that the wind was boxing the compass. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Not a line of her face softened, not a feature unbent. ❋ Unknown (2010)

He unbent enough to tell me that he had been an athlete, when he was a young man, a professional foot-racer in Eastern Canada. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The arms adopting a pose betrayed elsewhere, by the legs unbent at the knee or an angle of the neck not quite right. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Do bear in mind, though, that for either a query or submission packet, you want to have your pages arrive looking fresh and unbent. ❋ Unknown (2010)

“Moderate exercise, and books occasionally, with the mind unbent, will be your best restoratives.” ❋ Pauline Maier (2010)

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