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Bow Pronunciation

Pronounce Bow as B OW W.

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    Bow phonetic transcription:

    When you start learning English, it's important to become familiar with the typical sounds of the language. The best way to do this is by studying phonetics. Below is the UK transcription for the word 'bow'. Get the right phonetic representation for any word using our free Phonetic Transcription Tool.

    • Traditional IPA representation of bow: /boʊw/
    • Modern IPA representation of bow: /bɒw/

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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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    bow in sentence

    1. Using a bow and arrow, the Native Americans would impale the buffalo with an arrow through the head so the animal would die quickly.

    2. The little girl wore a bright pink bow to accentuate her adorable ponytails.

    3. It is proper procedure in Britain for people to bow upon arrival of Queen Elizabeth because you could get in trouble if you bowed too late.

    4. The arrow sprung from the bow with surprising speed and accuracy.

    5. 1. The king expected the servants to truckle, but they refused to bow at his feet.

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    Quotes and sayings containing the term bow

    Who has seen the wind? Neither you nor I but when the trees bow down their heads, the wind is passing by.

    – Christina Rossetti

    At the end of time I want my art to stand up and my soul to bow down.

    – Rob Ryser

    Those who are skilled in archery bend their bow only when they are prepared to use it; when they do not require it they allow it to remain unbent, for otherwise it would be unserviceable when the time for using it arrived. So it is with man. If he were to devote himself unceasingly to a dull round of business, without breaking the monotony by cheerful amusements, he would fall imperceptibly into idiotcy, or be struck with paralysis.

    – Herodotus

    The system wants you to be either a bow or an arrow; refuse both, because there is a third choice: To be an archer!

    – Mehmet Murat ildan

    The Indian National Congress will never bow down before injustice.

    – Sonia Gandhi

    My kids like to play medieval battles with wooden swords and bow and arrows, the yew hedges provide a mazelike environment and are great for hide-and-seek games. Visiting the castle is English history made fun ... kings, queens, ghosts, animals and lots of great areas to play.

    – Lady Ashcombe

    I cannot teach you violence, as I do not myself believe in it. I can only teach you not to bow your heads before any one even at the cost of your life.

    – Mohandas Ghandi

    This is standard practice for The ACLU. What they hope will happen is they make these radical demands and the school board will bow to the pressure. this is a very conservative area.

    – State Rep. Mike Johnson

    This ruling must serve as a shot across the bow of those again pushing for an over-supply of allowances to be simply given away.

    – Bas Eickhout

    Is civilization only a higher form of idolatry, that man should bow down to a flesh-brush, to flannels, to baths, diet, exercise, and air?

    – Mary Baker Eddy

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