bents
Tendencies toward something
Bents is the plural of bent, which has two main meanings.
A bent is an inclination or talent: She has a bent for languages.
In construction, a bent is a rigid framework supporting a structure, especially a bridge or pier.
Bents also names several wiry grasses that grow in clumps on sandy or marshy ground.
Inclination toward a behavior
- predispositionInnate tendency toward something
- leaningTendency toward something
- aptitudeInnate capability
- proclivityInherent tendency toward something
knack · propensity · talent · flair · disposition · penchant · gift · affinity
Hollow-stemmed marsh plants
Fine-bladed turf species
- putting greenManicured grass around hole
- turfGrass-covered earth surface
- lawnTended yard grass
- fescueFine-bladed pasture grass
bluegrass · fairway · greenskeeper · sward · turfgrass · golf course · groundskeeping · mowing
tendency
Inclination toward a behavior
- predispositionInnate tendency toward something
- leaningTendency toward something
- aptitudeInnate capability
proclivity · knack · propensity · talent · flair · disposition · penchant · gift · affinity · capacity
reeds
Hollow-stemmed marsh plants
rushes · sedge · heath · moorland · meadow · wiry · grassland
bentgrass
Fine-bladed turf species
- putting greenManicured grass around hole
- turfGrass-covered earth surface
- lawnTended yard grass
fescue · bluegrass · fairway · greenskeeper · sward · turfgrass · golf course · groundskeeping · mowing · overseeding
- individualityindividuality, uniqueness, distinctiveness, originality, selfhood
- pile drivingpile driver, pile drivers, pile driving, steam hammer, driving cap
bentsaversions
Strong feelings against
disinclinations · antipathies · distastes · repulsions · reluctances
bentsincapacities
Inabilities to perform
inabilities · weaknesses · deficiencies · incompetencies · shortcomings
- bent overInclined forward at waist
- bending overInclining torso downward
- bending the truthSelective honesty, misleading intent
- bending over backwardsExtreme effort to please
- bending the rulesInterpreting guidelines loosely
- bent out of shapeUnreasonably upset or annoyed