trend

B1
Pronunciation
/tɹɛnd/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

An inclination in a particular direction.

Example Sentences
  • the trend of a coastline
2 Definition

A tendency.

Example Sentences
  • There is a trend, these days, for people in films not to smoke.
3 Definition

A fad or fashion style.

Example Sentences
  • Miniskirts were one of the biggest trends of the 1960s.
4 Definition

A line drawn on a graph that approximates the trend of a number of disparate points.

5 Definition

The lower end of the shank of an anchor, being the same distance on the shank from the throat that the arm measures from the throat to the bill.

6 Definition

The angle made by the line of a vessel's keel and the direction of the anchor cable, when she is swinging at anchor.

7 Definition

Clean wool.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To have a particular direction; to run; to stretch; to tend.

Example Sentences
  • The shore of the sea trends to the southwest.
2 Definition

To cause to turn; to bend.

3 Definition

To be the subject of a trend; to be currently popular, relevant or interesting.

Example Sentences
  • What topics have been trending on social networks this week?
4 Definition

To cleanse or clean (something, usually wool).