bending
n. C / Un. the act of changing something from a straight shape into a curved or angled one. It can also mean the way a person moves their body, like when they lean forward.
n. the act of curving or angling a straight object; the physical movement of inclining the body or a limb. Often refers to the structural deformation of a material under stress.
The bending of the metal pipe requires a lot of strength.
After hours of bending over his desk, the architect felt a sharp pain in his lower back.
The structural integrity of the bridge was compromised by the constant bending of the support beams under the weight of the heavy traffic.
Uncountable when referring to the general action or process; countable when referring to specific instances or types of curves.