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Meaning ofbowin English

bow

Pluralbows
Past Tensebowed
Participle Verbbowing
Third Person Singularbows

Definitions

Noun
1. curved weapon for shooting arrows
2. instrument component with horsehair strings
3. a gesture showing respect (by bending)
  The audience made a bow to show appreciation for the performer.
4. front of a boat or ship
  The bow of the ship cut through the waves in the ocean.
5. curved bend in a shape
  The bow of the ribbon added a touch of elegance to the gift.
6. a decorative knot with two loops; used for tying
  The architect designed a bow window to let in more natural light.
7. a curved or bent shape (e.g. rainbow)
  The rainbow formed a beautiful bow in the sky.
8. a U-shaped piece for securing an ox
  The farmer used a bow to secure the ox to the plow.
9. a curved arm of spectacles
  She adjusted the bow of her spectacles to fit comfortably.
Verb
1. to play a stringed instrument
  The musician began to bow the violin with skill and precision.
2. to bend in respect or deference
  The performer took a bow after finishing her song.

Compounds / Phrases

bowfront bowknot bowknots bowlegged bowlegs bowmaking bowstring bowstrings bowtie bowwow crossbow facebow longbow musical bow saddlebow bowhunting bow-legged bowhunt bowhunted bowhunter bowhunters bowhunts bowsmen bow-wow