inbend en · NOUN
Etymology
From in- + bend.
Meanings
- That which is bent or curved inward.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
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| inbends | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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inbend en · VERB
Etymology
From in- + bend.
Meanings
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(ambitransitive) To bend or curve inwards; inflect.
At impact the skull decelerates first and begins to inbend, creating a positive force meeting the positive force of the forward-moving brain at the site of impact.
1991, Hans O. Doerr, Albert S. Carlin, Forensic neuropsychology:In this case, the force is more generally applied over the skull causing the vault to inbend and fracture, while solid irregular struts such as the petrous bones will not fracture, [...]
1981, W. Odling-Smee, Alan Crockard, Trauma care:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| inbended | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| inbended | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| inbending | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| inbends | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| inbent | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| inbent | Tense=Past | lexicographic |