Bent
Bent turns up in 2 fields: woodworking, shop slang. Here is what it means to the people in each one.
Bent in woodworking
A complete transverse structural framework assembled on the ground and raised into position.
A major structural cross-section of a timber-framed building, consisting of posts, beams, and braces joined together. Builders assemble the entire unit flat on the deck before lifting it vertically into place. Multiple units are tied together with connecting girts to form the complete skeleton of a barn or house.
"Get the crew ready, we're raising the center bent right after lunch."
Bent in shop slang
A piece of equipment, material, or process that is physically deformed, broken, or improperly executed.
On the shop floor, this describes components that have been warped out of tolerance by excessive force, heat, or misuse. It can also refer to a procedure or rule that has been deliberately bypassed or corrupted to get a job done faster. When a tool or part reaches this state, it usually requires replacement rather than repair.
"That driveshaft is completely bent, so don't even try to put it back in the lathe."