Bow
English word definition — powered by WordNet
NOUN
a knot with two loops and loose ends
a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands
a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
something curved in shape
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
a decorative interlacing of ribbons
a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
VERB
bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
play on a stringed instrument with a bow
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