noun
definition
The lumbar region; loin.
definition
(of a person or animal) The loins; flank; buttocks.
Examples of lend in a Sentence
You want to lend me them glasses, Bordeaux?
Lend a hand... will you?
These lend a pleasing mystery to the bottom.
I will ask Dr. Hale to lend me the letter, so that I can make a copy of it for you.
They can lend an ear when you need it most.
If he bails out maybe Betsy will lend me you for a fill-in.
William, however, was too proud and too obstinate to lend himself to such a course.
I'll lend you one of my night gowns and find some clothes for you to wear in the morning.
I told them that I drank at the pond, and pointed thither, offering to lend them a dipper.
But she had hesitated long enough to lend him encouragement.
This industry was introduced in 1746, and has since prospered in the hands of several wealthy families which are closely connected by intermarriage, and lend each other support.
Stained glass lamp shades lend a sense of drama to any room.
Other finishing elements, such as fabric-lined drawers and hand-embroidered linens can lend an air of elegance to your spaces.
Simple items, including a pet, toy, ball or even an empty box, can lend themselves to exceptionally darling poses.
This type of background works best for a traditional posed portrait, since unusual poses may not lend themselves to such a formal backfrop.
For instance, photographing a full moon will lend more available light, but a full moon appears flat in comparison to the textured shadows visible during other phases of the moon.
Fannie Mae doesn't lend money directly to consumers.
Placing rustic Christmas ornaments on a live tree will lend a homey aspect to your holiday season.
Early in 1776 he was sent to France by Congress, in a semi-official capacity, as a secret agent to induce the French government to lend its financial aid to the colonies.
Some fine old timber houses lend picturesqueness to the wide streets.
The substantially Pauline character of the epistle, for all practical purposes, is to be granted upon either hypothesis, for the author or the editor strove not unsuccessfully, upon the whole, to reproduce the Pauline spirit and traditions The older notion that the personal data in Titus, or in the rest of the pastorals, were invented to lend verisimilitude to the writing must be given up. They are too circumstantial and artless to be the work of a writer idealizing or creating a situation.
Just as celebrities influence our choices in fashion, music, and movies, they also lend a "cool" factor to certain baby names.
Talk to businesspeople you know who might be able to lend you some helpful advice, or if you can afford it, consult a financial adviser.
With this feature, Nook owners can now lend or borrow a book from each other for a period of 14 days.
Your score is a reflection of how you compare to other consumers and lets a financial institution determine how much of a risk you would be to lend money to.
At that time, lending practices were not standardized and lenders based their decisions of whether or not to lend on various criteria including personal relationships with the borrower.
Several P2P lending sites feature special sections designated for members who want to lend or borrow money with the stipulation that the transaction is taking place in a Christian manner.
These are websites which allow people to borrow and lend money among the online community with varying amounts and interest charges.
Lenders use the information in this file to make decisions about whether to lend to a person.
Chandeliers do not have to be full of crystals and ballroom appeal; a chandelier in a warm color such as oil rubbed bronze or antiqued copper can lend soft detail to the space.
Patriotic colors of red, white and blue inspired by the American flag will lend authenticity to your kitchen design.
Geometric shapes and patterns incorporated into the lighting will lend a feeling of authenticity to your overall design.
Pomegranate reds, deep golds and hunter greens lend a warm and inviting feeling to the space.
Rough-hewed ceiling beams stained a dark color will lend authenticity to your design.
Rustle up some mirrors, prints, or clocks that have log-style frames or frames of distressed wood to lend a pioneer or back-country feel to the room.
For example, deep set eyes benefit from light colors that lend them a larger appearance, while the opposite is true for large eyes.
Eye makeup is there to enhance the eyes and to lend intensity to one's face.
Discreet silver script and a contrasting black cap lend to its masculinity without taking away from the bottle's watery ambiance.
A touch of mascara is enough to lend the eyes an appropriate daytime finish.
Use highlighting and face-brightening products to lend a youthful glow to your look.
Small groups lend themselves to a bit more flexibility in terms of poses.
The quick cooking methods mentioned above lend themselves to low fat cooking and healthier cuisine.
Areas bordering water naturally lend themselves to ocean foods like halibut, shrimp and octopus.
He would ALWAYS ask for a pencil and me being the unlucky one to sit next to him, I would lend him mine.
White prom formal dresses lend extra elegance to a very special night.
While some themes may well lend themselves better to the idea of flowers or greenery, just about any prom room can look nice with the addition of some flowers or greenery.
The shape of the corsage you choose can lend some insight into the size you'll need.
There are numerous kits online that your can order with virtually everything you'll need to lend a high stakes theme on this special night.
Maybe your school has chosen a hall on the beach, and this might lend itself to a tropical theme.
While it isn't necessary to reserve a designated honeymoon package for your Tahiti honeymoon, the special touches may lend an added air of romance to your visit and ultimately be worth every penny.