bend
n. countable B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈbɛnd// UK //bˈɛnd// bend
n. a curve or a turn in something that is usually straight, like a road or a river. You often see signs for a sharp bend when you are driving.
n. a curve or deviation from a straight line, particularly in a road, river, or structural element.
The car slowed down as it approached a sharp bend in the road.
The river makes a wide bend just before it reaches the edge of the city.
Engineers had to reinforce the outer wall of the pipe at every bend to prevent the high-pressure fluid from causing structural fatigue over time.
Usage
Often modified by adjectives like 'sharp', 'hairpin', or 'slight' to describe the degree of the curve.