Dictionary definition · bent
noun
- a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way"the set of his mind was obvious"
- grass for pastures and lawns especially bowling and putting greens
- an area of grassland unbounded by fences or hedges
- a special way of doing something"he had a bent for it"
adjective
- fixed in your purpose"bent on going to the theater"
- used of the back and knees; stooped"on bended knee"
- of metal e.g."bent nails"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).