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bend back

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bend someone or something back
to curve or arch someone or something backward. We bent the child back a little so we could examine the spider bite. Ouch! Don't bend back my hand! Bend the branch back so we can get a better view.
See also: back, bend

bend back

to lean or bend backwards. He bent back to pick up the book, and he fell. When she bent back, she ripped something.
See also: back, bend


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Duplin pointed out several minor repairs he made to fill in holes or bend back jagged fences at the field, fearing for children's safety.
To perform the classic winter sport, crouch down and forward on the balance board to pick up speed down the ramp, spring up slightly at the end to gain height, then bend back down to avoid wiping out.
Turn to the left clasp both hands and raise way back and bend back your head.
 
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