bow
Seed from Open English WordNet (OEWN) 2025
Meanings by context
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- definition a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
- definition a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
- definition a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
- definition something curved in shape
- definition a decorative interlacing of ribbons
- definition a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
- definition front part of a vessel or aircraft
- definition bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
- definition an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
- definition bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
- definition yield to another's wish or opinion
- definition bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
- definition bend one's back forward from the waist on down
- definition play on a stringed instrument with a bow