Definition for UN-BEND'ING

UN-BEND'ING, ppr.

  1. Relaxing from any strain; remitting; taking from their yards, &c., as sails.
  2. adj. Not suffering flexure.
  3. Unyielding; resolute; inflexible; applied to persons.
  4. Unyielding; inflexible; firm; applied to things; as, unbending truths. J. M. Mason.
  5. Devoted to relaxation. I hope it may entertain your lordship at an unbending hour. Rowe.

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