bends

Etymology

noun

  1. plural of bend

noun

  1. (nautical) The thickest and strongest planks in a wooden ship's side, wales.
  2. (underwater diving, pathology, usually with the) Synonym of decompression sickness.

verb

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of bend

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