BOW

(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
"he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line"
synonyms : fore , prow , stem
(noun) a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
synonyms : bowknot
(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
synonyms : curtain call
(noun) bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
synonyms : bowing , obeisance
Her gods were pleased by her obeisance. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) something curved in shape
synonyms : arc
(verb) yield to another's wish or opinion
"The government bowed to the military pressure"
synonyms : accede , defer , give in , submit
It requires great conviction to not accede to the opinions of the people around you. -added by geeta_inlas
(verb) bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
"He bowed before the King", "She bowed her head in shame"
synonyms : bow down
(verb) play on a string instrument with a bow
(verb) bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
"He bowed before the King"
(verb) bend one's back forward from the waist on down
"he crouched down", "She bowed before the Queen", "The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse"
synonyms : bend , crouch , stoop

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