Apr 22, 2024 · verb (1) · 1. : to cause to incline. wind bowing the treetops · 2. : to incline especially in respect or submission. bow their heads in prayer.
bow
/bō/
noun
- a knot tied with two loops and two loose ends, used especially for tying shoelaces and decorative ribbons."a girl with long hair tied back in a bow"synonyms: loop, knot, lace, ribbon
- a weapon for shooting arrows, typically made of a curved piece of wood whose ends are joined by a taut string.synonyms: longbow, crossbow, recurve
- a long, partially curved rod with horsehair stretched along its length, used for playing the violin and other stringed instruments.
- a curved stroke forming part of a letter (e.g. b, p ).
- a metal ring forming the handle of a key or pair of scissors.
verb
play (a stringed instrument or music) using a bow.
"the techniques by which the pieces were bowed"
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: to treat someone who is powerful or wealthy in an extremely respectful way especially in order to get approval, friendship, etc.
to bend the knee or body or incline the head, as in reverence, submission, salutation, recognition, or acknowledgment.