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Webster 1913 Edition
Unbend
Un-bend′
(ŭn-bĕnd′)
, Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Unbent
(ŭn-bĕnt′)
; p. pr. & vb. n.
Unbending
.] [1st pref.
un-
+ bend
.] 1.
To free from flexure; to make, or allow to become, straight; to loosen;
as, to
. unbend
a bow2.
A remit from a strain or from exertion; to set at ease for a time; to relax;
as, to
. unbend
the mind from study or careYou do
unbend
your noble strength. Shakespeare
3.
(Naut.)
(a)
To unfasten, as sails, from the spars or stays to which they are attached for use.
(b)
To cast loose or untie, as a rope.
Un-bend′
,Verb.
I.
1.
To cease to be bent; to become straight or relaxed.
2.
To relax in exertion, attention, severity, or the like; hence, to indulge in mirth or amusement.
Webster 1828 Edition
Unbend
UNBEND'
, v.t.1.
To free from flexure; to make straight; as, to unbend a bow.2.
To relax; to remit from a strain or from exertion; to set at ease for a time; as, to unbend the mind from study or care.3.
To relax effeminately.You unbend your noble strength.
4.
In seamanship, to take the sails from their yards and stays; also, to cast loose a cable from the anchors; also, to untie one rope from another.