Definitions for bow

Definitions for (noun) bow

Main entry: bow

Definition: a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments


Main entry: bow

Definition: a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments


Main entry: bow

Definition: a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow


Main entry: bow, prow, fore, stem

Definition: front part of a vessel or aircraft

Usage: he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line


Main entry: bow, bowknot

Definition: a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces


Main entry: bow

Definition: a decorative interlacing of ribbons


Main entry: 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


Main entry: obeisance, bow, bowing

Definition: bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting


Main entry: bow, arc

Definition: something curved in shape


Definitions for (verb) bow

Main entry: submit, defer, bow, give in, accede

Definition: yield to another's wish or opinion

Usage: The government bowed to the military pressure


Main entry: bow, bow down

Definition: bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head

Usage: He bowed before the King; She bowed her head in shame


Main entry: bow

Definition: play on a string instrument with a bow


Main entry: 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


Main entry: 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


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