bender
ˈbɛndər
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Definition of bender - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
drinkingUKperiod of heavy drinkingUK
  • They went on a bender last weekend.
binge carousal spree
2.
pipe bendingTECH.device for bending pipes to specific anglesTECH.
  • He used a bender to shape the copper pipes.
3.
sportsTECH.USbaseball pitch that curvesTECH.US
  • The pitcher threw a perfect bender.
breaking ball curveball hook
4.
shelterDatedUKsimple shelter made with flexible branchesDatedUK
  • They built a bender in the woods for the night.
lean-to
5.
legalDatedUKsuspended sentence in UK slangDatedUK
  • He was relieved to receive a bender instead of jail time.
deferment probation reprieve
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Images of bender

  • bender: device for bending pipes to specific angles
    device for bending pipes to specific angles
  • bender: simple shelter made with flexible branches
    simple shelter made with flexible branches

Expressions with bender

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engaging in a period of heavy drinking
He was on a bender all weekend.
something that is very confusing or puzzling
The math problem was a real mind-bender.
minor accident involving vehicles
She was late due to a fender-bender.
person who challenges traditional gender roles
The artist, a known gender-bender, wore outfits that defied typical male fashion norms.

Origin of bender

English, bend (curve) + -er (agent)

Examples of bender in a sentence

  • Her bender lasted three days straight.
  • The plumber adjusted the bender for a precise angle.
  • A bender is essential for custom pipe installations.
  • He struck out the batter with a bender.
  • The bender left the batter swinging at air.
  • The campers constructed a bender for shelter.

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  1. French:beuverie, cintreuse, ...
  2. German:Saufgelage, Rohrbieger, ...
  3. Italian:sbronza, piegatubi, ...
  4. Spanish:juerga, dobladora, ...
  5. Portuguese:bebedeira, dobrador, ...
  6. Chinese:饮酒作乐, 弯管机, ...
  7. Japanese:飲み会, ベンダー, ...
  8. Arabic:حَفْلَة سُكْر, ثِنَاية, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְסִבַּת שְׁתִיָּיה מְמֻשֶּׁכֶת, מְכֹפֵף צִנְּרוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:запой, трубогиб, ...
  11. Ukrainian:запій, згинальний пристрій, ...
  12. Hindi:शराबखोरी का दौर, बेंडर, ...
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