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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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.
to bend the knee or body or incline the head, as in reverence, submission, salutation, recognition, or acknowledgment.
: to treat someone who is powerful or wealthy in an extremely respectful way especially in order to get approval, friendship, etc.
Bow and arrow
Sports equipment
The bow and arrow is a ranged weapon system consisting of an elastic launching device and long-shafted projectiles. Humans used bows and arrows for hunting and aggression long before recorded history, and the practice was common to many... Wikipedia
Sports: Archery