unbend
English
verb
Definitions
- 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.
- (nautical) 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
- (archaic) to enjoy oneself; to become affable and free from formality
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English unbenden prefix from English bend.
Origin
English
bend
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- Bendgate English
- backbend English
- bend English
- bendability English
- bendable English
- bender English
- bendest English
- bendeth English
- bendless English
- bendlet English
- bendly English
- bendopnea English
- bendsome English
- bendwise English
- bendy English
- bent English
- databend English
- disbend English
- genderbend English
- inbend English
- overbend English
- racebend English
- rebend English
- riverbend English
- upbend English
- ybent English
- bend Portuguese
- benden Middle English
- unbenden Middle English