bent
//bɛnt//
Adjective
bentCanonical form
1
Curved or angled; not straight.
The bent nail was difficult to remove from the wall.
2
Determined or resolved to do something.
She is bent on becoming a doctor.
3
(British slang) Dishonest or corrupt.
The investigation revealed that the bent police officer had been taking bribes for years.
Noun
1
A natural talent or inclination for something.
She has a natural bent for music.
2
A type of grass with stiff stems, often used for lawns.
The golf course is covered with bent.
Synonym
Verb
1
Past tense and past participle of 'bend'.
She bent down to pick up the fallen book.