English dictionary
bow
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
noun
- a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
noun
- a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
noun
- front part of a vessel or aircraft
noun
- a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
noun
- a decorative interlacing of ribbons
noun
- an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
noun
- bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
noun
- something curved in shape
verb
- yield to another's wish or opinion
verb
- bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
verb
- play on a stringed instrument with a bow
verb
- bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
verb
- bend one's back forward from the waist on down
Example sentences
he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line
The government bowed to the military pressure
He bowed before the King
She bowed her head in shame
he crouched down
She bowed before the Queen
The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse