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bend back

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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

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