Meaning of '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

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

Example: "The coxswain sat in the bow of the boat urging the team toward the finish line."

Synonyms: stem

noun

a knot with two loops and loose ends

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: obeisance

noun

something curved in shape

Synonyms: arc

verb

to yield to another's wish or opinion

Example: "The government bowed to the military pressure."

Synonyms: submit give in accede defer

verb

to bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head

Example: "They bowed before the monarch."

Synonyms: bow down

verb

to play on a string instrument with a bow

Example: "I bowed the violin pleasantly by the fireplace."

verb

to bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting

Example: "They bowed before the monarch."

verb

to bend one's back forward from the waist on down

Example: "I bowed when the Queen walked through."

Synonyms: stoop