Disbend

/dɪsˈbɛnd/ verb

Definition

To straighten something that is bent or curved, or to undo a bending action.

Etymology

From 'dis-' (meaning to reverse) combined with 'bend.' The meaning evolved to describe reversing the action of bending something.

Kelly Says

This word is quite rare in modern English, but it appears in older texts describing physical actions—like disbending a curved piece of metal or wood.

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