Definition (noun) a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
Definition (noun) a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
Definition (noun) front part of a vessel or aircraft
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he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line
Definition (noun) a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
Definition (noun) something curved in shape
Definition (noun) bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
Definition (noun) an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
Definition (noun) a decorative interlacing of ribbons
Definition (noun) a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
Definition (verb) bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
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He bowed before the King
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She bowed her head in shame
Definition (verb) yield to another's wish or opinion
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The government bowed to the military pressure
Definition (verb) bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
Definition (verb) bend one's back forward from the waist on down
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he crouched down
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She bowed before the Queen
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The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse
Definition (verb) play on a string instrument with a bow