Synonyms: bow
Definition: a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
Similar words: stroke
Definition: a single complete movement
Synonyms: bow
Definition: a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
Similar words: stick
Definition: an implement consisting of a length of wood
Usage: he collected dry sticks for a campfire; the kid had a candied apple on a stick
Synonyms: bow
Definition: a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
Similar words: arm, weapon, weapon system
Definition: any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
Usage: he was licensed to carry a weapon
Synonyms: bow, prow, fore, stem
Definition: front part of a vessel or aircraft
Usage: he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line
Similar words: front
Definition: the side that is seen or that goes first
Definition: a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
Similar words: knot
Definition: any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object
Synonyms: bow
Definition: a decorative interlacing of ribbons
Similar words: decoration, ornament, ornamentation
Definition: something used to beautify
Synonyms: curtain call, bow
Definition: an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
Similar words: thanks
Definition: an acknowledgment of appreciation
Synonyms: obeisance, bow, bowing
Definition: bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
Similar words: reverence
Definition: an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)
Similar words: gesture, motion
Definition: the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
Definition: something curved in shape
Similar words: curve, curved shape
Definition: the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
Synonyms: submit, defer, bow, give in, accede
Definition: yield to another's wish or opinion
Usage: The government bowed to the military pressure
Similar words: buckle under, knuckle under, yield, give in, succumb
Definition: consent reluctantly
Definition: bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
Usage: He bowed before the King; She bowed her head in shame
Similar words: gesticulate, gesture, motion
Definition: show, express or direct through movement
Usage: He gestured his desire to leave
Synonyms: bow
Definition: play on a string instrument with a bow
Synonyms: bow
Definition: bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
Usage: He bowed before the King
Similar words: change posture
Definition: undergo a change in bodily posture
Synonyms: bow, stoop, bend, crouch
Definition: bend one's back forward from the waist on down
Usage: he crouched down; She bowed before the Queen; The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse