Noun | 1. | ![]() Synonyms: bowknot |
2. | bow - a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands, used in playing certain stringed instrument | |
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4. | bow - curved piece of resilient wood with taut cord to propel arrows | |
5. | bow - something curved in shape Synonyms: arc | |
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7. | bow - an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience Synonyms: curtain call | |
8. | bow - a decorative interlacing of ribbons | |
9. | bow - a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments | |
Verb | 1. | bow - bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head; "He bowed before the King"; "She bowed her head in shame" Synonyms: bow down |
2. | bow - submit or yield to another's wish or opinion; "The government bowed to the military pressure" | |
3. | bow - bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting; "He bowed before the King" | |
4. | bow - bend one's back forward from the waist on down; "he crouched down"; "She bowed before the Queen"; "The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse" | |
5. | bow - play on a string instrument |