Difference between Bend and Deflect

BEND vs DEFLECT: NOUN

A knot that joins a rope to a rope or another object.
A band passing from the upper dexter corner of an escutcheon to the lower sinister corner.
An angular or rounded shape made by folding
Movement that causes the formation of a curve
A circular segment of a curve
A town in central Oregon at the eastern foot of the Cascade Range
The act or fact of bending.
A band; a bond; a fetter; in plural, bands; bonds; confinement.
A band or clamp of metal or other material used to strengthen or hold together a box or frame.
Nautical: That part of a rope which is fastened to another or to an anchor.
Plural Same as caisson-disease.
A segmental plate or ring on which the movable carding-surfaces of a revolving flat cotton-carding machine run and are adjusted in their relation to the main cylinder or drum.
Power; ability: as, that is above my bend.
An obsolete form of band.
Curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
The state of being bent.
Diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left
Something bent.
The thick planks in a ship's side; wales.
Decompression sickness. Used with the.

To make a concession; yield.
To incline the body; stoop.
To assume a curved, crooked, or angular form or direction.
To deviate from a straight line or position.
To fasten.
To apply (the mind) closely.
To render submissive; subdue.
To cause to swerve from a straight line; deflect.
To relax or make an exception to.
To misrepresent; distort.
To force to assume a different direction or shape, according to one's own purpose.
To bring (a bow, for example) into a state of tension by drawing on a string or line.
To cause to assume a curved or angular shape.
To apply oneself closely; concentrate.

To turn aside; to deviate from a right or a horizontal line, or from a proper position, course or direction; to swerve.

To bow or be submissive: as, to bend to fate.
To spring; bound.
To drink hard.
To incline; lean or turn; be directed: as, the road bends to the west.
To be or become curved or crooked.
Nautical, to fasten by means of a bend or knot, as one rope to another, or to an anchor; to shackle, as a chain-cable to an anchor.
To cause to bow or yield; subdue; make submissive: as, to bend a man to one's will.
To incline; determine: said of a person or of his disposition: as, to be bent on mischief.
Figuratively, to apply closely: said of the mind.
To direct to a certain point: as, to bend one's course, way, or steps; to bend one's looks or eyes.
To jut over; overhang.
Hence Figuratively, to brace up or bring into tension, like a strong bow: generally with up.
To bring or strain into a state of tension by curvature, as a bow preparatory to launching an arrow.
To curve or make crooked; deflect from a normal condition of straightness; flex: as, to bend a stick; to bend the arm.
(idiom) (bend/lean) To make an effort greater than is required.
(idiom) (bend out of shape) To annoy or anger.
(idiom) (bend (one's) elbow) To drink alcoholic beverages.
(idiom) (around the bend) Mentally deranged; crazy.
(idiom) (bend (someone's) ear) To talk to at length, usually excessively.

To cause to turn aside; turn or bend from a right line or a regular course.
To turn away or aside; deviate from a true course or a right line; swerve.
Prevent the occurrence of
Prevent from happening
(intransitive; transitive verb) To turn aside or cause to turn aside; bend or deviate.

Plication, Crimp, Fold, Stoop, Crook, Flexure, Deflect, Crouch, Twist, Flexion, Deform, Flex, Bow, Turn, Curve

Draw away, Turn away, Head off, Ward off, Fend off, Debar, Deviate, Block, Bend, Obviate, Stave off, Avert, Avoid, Parry, Distract

Crease, Plication, Crimp, Fold, Stoop, Crook, Flexure, Deflect, Crouch, Twist, Flexion, Deform, Flex, Turn, Curve

Redirect, Divert, Turn away, Draw away, Fend off, Debar, Deviate, Block, Bend, Obviate, Stave off, Avert, Avoid, Parry, Distract

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Cable Bend Radius The amount of bend that can occur before a cable may sustain damage or increased attenuation.
Soccer players bend it like Beckam but they must cause the ball to spin before it will bend.
City of South Bend, IN: Annual Comment on South Bend.
The word about the Bend Pledge and leave Bend a little better than you found it budget.
Bend Tests: Specimens are prepared for bend tests by removing all weld reinforcement from both sides.
Beginning in North Bend and hosted by the North Bend Chapter.
You can enjoy retail therapy at Bend River Promenade during your stay in Bend.
The wave does not actually bend, but only appears to bend.
Carrick bend, zepplin bend, fishermans knot, and hunters bend all work better.

Denies access to protect prayers and deflect curses.
It helps deflect squawking when passing merchandise stands.
All types of structures deflect to some extent.
Sometimes, you can deflect verbal abuse with humor.
Such claims deflect most of the truth however.
Use philosophies and stock sayings to deflect others.
Espy attempted to deflect scrutiny of his actions.
Did you know beast roar can deflect projectiles?
You can just kind of deflect, you can deflect the questions onto other people.
Once per round deflect a projectile that would normally hit you with your shield, as per the feat deflect arrows.