bend´a|ble

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• bend — bend; bend·a·ble; bend·er; bend·let; cir·cum·bend·i·bus; per·bend; un·bend; bend·wise; bend·ways; un·bend·ing·ly; un·bend·ing·ness; …   English syllables

• ble — ab·di·ca·ble; abom·i·na·ble; abus·a·ble; ac·ces·si·ble; ac·com·mo·da·ble; ac·cost·a·ble; ac·cu·mu·la·ble; ac·cus·a·ble; ace·to·sol·u·ble; achie·va·ble; acid·i·fi·a·ble; ac·knowl·edge·a·ble; act·a·ble; ac·ti·va·ble; ac·tu·al·iz·a·ble; add·a·ble;… …   English syllables

• bend — I [[t]bɛnd[/t]] v. bent, bend•ing, n. 1) to force from a straight form into a curved or angular one or from a curved or angular form into a different form: to bend an iron rod into a hoop[/ex] 2) to guide in a particular direction: to bend one s… …   From formal English to slang

• spring´a|ble — spring «sprihng», verb, sprang or sprung, sprung, spring|ing, noun, adjective. –v.i. 1. to rise or move suddenly and lightly; leap or jump: »to spring to attention. I sprang to my feet. The dog sprang at the thief. He sprang to his sleigh, to his …   Useful english dictionary

• curb´a|ble — curb1 «kurb», noun, verb. –n. 1. Also, especially British, kerb. a raised border, especially one of concrete or stone, along the edge of a pavement or sidewalk, or around the top of a well; coaming: »He parked his car close to the curb. 2. an… …   Useful english dictionary

• flex´i|ble|ness — flex|i|ble «FLEHK suh buhl», adjective. 1. that can be bent without breaking; not stiff; easily bent in all directions: »Leather, rubber, and wire are flexible. 2. Figurative. easily adapted to fit various conditions: »The actor s flexible voice… …   Useful english dictionary

• flex|i|ble — «FLEHK suh buhl», adjective. 1. that can be bent without breaking; not stiff; easily bent in all directions: »Leather, rubber, and wire are flexible. 2. Figurative. easily adapted to fit various conditions: »The actor s flexible voice… …   Useful english dictionary

• pli´a|ble|ness — pli|a|ble «PLY uh buhl», adjective. 1. easily bent; flexible; supple: »Willow twigs are pliable. 2. Figurative. easily influenced; yielding: »He is too pliable to be a good leader. ╂[< Middle French pliable < plier to bend; see etym. under …   Useful english dictionary

• pli|a|ble — «PLY uh buhl», adjective. 1. easily bent; flexible; supple: »Willow twigs are pliable. 2. Figurative. easily influenced; yielding: »He is too pliable to be a good leader. ╂[< Middle French pliable < plier to bend; see etym. under …   Useful english dictionary

• dou|ble-joint|ed — «DUHB uhl JOYN tihd», adjective. having joints that let fingers, arms, legs, and other appendages, bend in unusual ways …   Useful english dictionary