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Bend.

A ghost town and former railway community in central British Columbia, Canada. Named after a 90-degree curve in the railway line.

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  1. A ghost town and former railway community in central British Columbia, Canada. Named after a 90-degree curve in the railway line.

  2. A census-designated place in Tehama County, California, United States.

  3. An unincorporated community in Maries County, Missouri, United States.

  4. A city, the county seat of Deschutes County, Oregon, United States.

  5. An unincorporated community in Meade County, South Dakota, United States.

  6. An unincorporated community in Lampasas County and San Saba County, Texas, United States.

  7. A surname.

Where this word comes from

Most places get their name from bends in rivers.

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