a bend in the road.
a bend of his elbow.
a crease in his trousers.
a crook in the path.
a flexure of the colon.
a fold in the napkin.
a plication on her blouse.
bend the rod.
bend your knees.
flex your wrists.
he crouched down.
She bowed before the Queen.
The road bends.
The stick does not bend.
the strong man could turn an iron bar.
The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse.
twist the dough into a braid.