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bow
noun(bow)
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
Synonyms: bowknot,
bow
noun(bow)
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
Synonyms: bowing, obeisance,
bow
noun(bow)
an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
Synonyms: curtain call,
bow
noun(bow)
something curved in shape
Synonyms: arc,
bow
verb(bow)
yield to another's wish or opinion
Synonyms: accede, defer, give in, submit,
Examples:
The government bowed to the military pressure.
bow
verb(bow)
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
Synonyms: bend, crouch, stoop,
Examples:
She bowed before the Queen.
bow
noun(bow)
front part of a vessel or aircraft
Synonyms: fore, prow, stem,
Examples:
He pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line.
bow
verb(bow)
bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
Synonyms: bow down,
Examples:
He bowed before the King.
She bowed her head in shame.
bow
noun(bow)
a decorative interlacing of ribbons
bow
noun(bow)
a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
bow
noun(bow)
a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
bow
noun(bow)
a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
bow
verb(bow)
bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
Examples:
He bowed before the King.
bow
verb(bow)
play on a stringed instrument with a bow

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