noun
Meaning 1
plural of bend
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, plural
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
bends
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/bɛndz/
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rhymes with -ɛndz
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noun
Meaning 2
The thickest and strongest planks in a wooden ship's side, wales.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: plural, plural-only
Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
Meaning 3
Synonym of decompression sickness.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: plural, plural-only, usually
Topics: diving, hobbies, lifestyle, medicine, pathology, sciences, sports, underwater-diving
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: decompression sickness
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 4
third-person singular simple present indicative of bend
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person
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noun
Meaning 5
pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: decompression sickness, aeroembolism, air embolism, gas embolism, caisson disease
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: illness, unwellness, malady, sickness
History
Etymology
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