unbend

Everyday

1. To unbend a bent thing is to straighten it, as a bow is straightened after use. tree →
2. To unbend is to stop being stiff or serious and relax. tree →

In the lessons

in tales, a bow is unstrung and put down; a stern person relaxes and joins in the fun

Examples

• Unbend your bow and rest. tree →
• The strict teacher unbent and laughed at the joke. tree →
• After the long test we unbent by playing a game. tree →

Note

nothing for maths