bender
|ben/der|
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🇺🇸
/ˈbɛndər/
🇬🇧
/ˈbɛndə/
bending tool or excessive drinking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bender' originates from the English word 'bend,' where 'bend' meant 'to curve or flex.'
Historical Evolution
'bend' transformed into the noun 'bender' to describe a tool or person that bends.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a tool for bending,' but over time it evolved to include 'a period of excessive drinking.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tool or machine used for bending objects, especially metal.
The metal bender was used to shape the pipes.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a period of excessive drinking or drug use.
He went on a bender after losing his job.
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Last updated: 2025/02/28 01:51