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    bow
    /bəʊ/

    noun

    • 1. 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" Similar loopknotlaceribbon
    • 2. a weapon for shooting arrows, typically made of a curved piece of wood joined at both ends by a taut string. Similar longbowcrossbowrecurve

    verb

    • 1. play (a stringed instrument or music) using a bow: "the techniques by which the pieces were bowed"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBOW | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meanings and uses of the word bow in different contexts, such as bending, knot, weapon, and musical instrument. See sentences from the Cambridge English Corpus with bow as a verb, noun, or idiom.

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    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word bow as a verb, noun, or musical term. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases for bow.

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    Learn the meaning and usage of the word 'bow' in different contexts, such as a verb, a noun, or a part of a ship. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and examples of 'bow' in sentences.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBOW | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of bow as a verb, noun, and idiom in English. Find out how to use bow in different contexts, such as showing respect, tying a knot, or playing a musical instrument.

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    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word bow, from a gesture of respect to a musical instrument. Find synonyms, related words, and pronunciation guides for bow and its different forms.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › bowBow - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    the act of bending the head or body as a sign of respect. IPA guide. Other forms: bowed; bows; bowing. If you want to practice your archery, you'll need some arrows and a bow — a curved piece of wood (or other material), with a cord stretched between the ends that is used to launch the arrows.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › bowBow - definition of bow by The Free Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the word bow in different contexts, such as nautical, archery, music, knots, and greetings. Compare and contrast bow with related terms such as beau, bough, and bough.