BENDY

Etymology

Adjective

bendy (comparative bendier, superlative bendiest)

Having the ability to be bent easily.

(informal) Of a person, flexible; having the ability to bend easily.

Containing many bends and twists.

Of a vehicle, articulated.

(heraldry) Divided into diagonal bands of colour

Synonyms

• (having the ability to be bent easily): flexible, pliable, supple

• (of a person): flexible, limber, lissom or lissome, lithe, supple

• (having many bends and twists): sinuous, tortuous, twisted, twisty, winding, windy

• (articulated): articulated, jointed

Noun

bendy (plural bendies)

(heraldry) A field divided diagonally into several bends, varying in metal and colour.

(UK, slang) A bendy bus.

Anagrams

• Denby, by-end

Source: Wiktionary


Ben"dy, a. Etym: [From Bend a band.] (Her.)

Definition: Divided into an even number of bends; -- said of a shield or its charge. Cussans.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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