verb. ['ˌənˈbɛnd'] become less tense, rest, or take one's ease.
verb. ['ˌənˈbɛnd'] release from mental strain, tension, or formality.
verb. ['ˌənˈbɛnd'] free from flexure.
verb. ['ˌənˈbɛnd'] unfasten, as a sail, from a spar or a stay.
verb. ['ˌənˈbɛnd'] make less taut.
verb. ['ˌənˈbɛnd'] straighten up or out; make straight.