upbend

/ˈʌpˌbɛnd/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of bending upwards

“The upbend of the roller allowed the fabric to pass smoothly.”

2. verb

to bend something upwards

“The engineer had to upbend the metal rod to fit it into the machine.”

3. verb

to turn something upwards in direction or position

“The ship’s captain had to upbend the rudder to avoid the rocky shore.”

Synonyms

  • bend
  • turn

Antonyms

  • downbend
  • flatten