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List of meaning for bow

a looped knot that is tied into something

bow, bowknot(noun)

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

bow(noun)

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

bow, fore, prow, stem(noun)

front part of a vessel or aircraft

"he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line"

bow(noun)

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

bow, arc(noun)

something curved in shape

bow, bowing, obeisance(noun)

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

bow, curtain call(noun)

an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience

bow(noun)

a decorative interlacing of ribbons

bow(verb)

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

bow, bow down(verb)

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

"He bowed before the King"; "She bowed her head in shame"

submit, bow, defer, accede, give in(verb)

yield to another's wish or opinion

"The government bowed to the military pressure"

bow(verb)

bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting

"He bowed before the King"

crouch, stoop, bend, bow(verb)

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"

bow(verb)

play on a string instrument with a bow

to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)

finally bowed to the judge's insistence that she change her outfit

to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)

bowed to the craving for fresh coffee

to turn away from a straight line or course

the river bows gently to the north before it reaches the sea

to cause to turn away from a straight line

you'll have to gently bow the strip of wood in order to fit it in

something that curves or is curved

her full lips form a pair of perfect bows

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