Definition of Bow

  • 1. A knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces Noun
  • 2. A slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments Noun
  • 3. Front part of a vessel or aircraft Noun
  • 4. A weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow Noun
  • 5. Something curved in shape Noun
  • 6. Bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting Noun
  • 7. An appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience Noun
  • 8. A decorative interlacing of ribbons Noun
  • 9. A stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments Noun
  • 10. Bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head Verb
  • 11. Yield to another's wish or opinion Verb
  • 12. Bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting Verb
  • 13. Bend one's back forward from the waist on down Verb
  • 14. Play on a stringed instrument with a bow Verb

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