bow

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bow

The violinist draws the bow across the strings.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A weapon for shooting arrows: A curved piece of resilient wood with a taut string attached to both ends.
    • A rod with horsehair stretched between its ends, used for playing stringed instruments: A tool for producing sound on instruments like the violin or cello.
    • A knot with two loops and loose ends: A type of knot, often decorative, used for tying things like shoelaces or ribbons.
    • A bending of the head or body: A gesture of respect, greeting, submission, or acknowledgment.
    • The front end of a ship or boat: The forward part of a vessel.

  2. Verb:

    • To bend the head or upper body: To incline the body or head forward as a formal gesture of respect, greeting, consent, or shame.
    • To yield or submit: To give in to pressure or another's wish.
    • To play a stringed instrument with a bow: To use a bow to produce sound from an instrument like a violin.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The archer pulled back the string of his bow. (Weapon)
    • She tightened the hair on her violin bow before the concert. (Music tool)
    • He tied his shoelaces in a neat bow. (Knot)
    • The actor took a deep bow after his performance. (Gesture)
    • The waves crashed against the ship's bow. (Front of a ship)

  • Verb:

    • The audience was asked to bow their heads in prayer. (To bend forward)
    • The knight bowed before the queen. (Gesture of respect)
    • The company finally bowed to public pressure and changed its policy. (To yield)
    • Can you bow this part of the cello solo more smoothly? (To play with a bow)
Advanced Usage

  • "To bow out": To withdraw or retire gracefully from a situation, position, or competition.

    • After thirty years of service, she decided to bow out and let a younger person take over.

  • "To bow and scrape": To behave in an excessively obedient or servile way.

    • He was tired of having to bow and scrape to his demanding boss.

  • "To take a bow": To acknowledge applause or praise, often by bowing.

    • The director was called to the stage to take a bow.
Variants and Related Words

  • Bowed (adj): Bent or curved.

    • The old tree had a bowed trunk.

  • Bow-legged (adj): Having legs that curve outward at the knees.

    • The cowboy was bow-legged from years of riding.

  • Bowman (n): An archer.

    • The bowman aimed carefully at the target.

  • Bowsprit (n): A spar projecting from the bow of a ship.

    • The sail was attached to the bowsprit.
Synonyms
  • Noun (Weapon): Longbow, crossbow.
  • Noun (Gesture): Obeisance, curtsy, nod.
  • Verb (To bend): Incline, stoop, nod.
  • Verb (To yield): Submit, acquiesce, capitulate.
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Bow down: To bend forward deeply, often in worship or extreme respect.

    • The people bowed down before the altar.

  • Bow to: To accept or yield to something (e.g., a wish, decision, or force).

    • We must bow to the court's ruling.
Related Idioms

  • "To have more than one string to your bow": To have more than one skill, plan, or resource available.

    • As a writer and a teacher, she has more than one string to her bow.

  • "A shot across the bows": A warning to stop or change a course of action.

    • The fine was just a shot across the bows; next time the penalty will be more severe.
bow

The violinist draws the bow across the strings.

Noun
  1. a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
  2. a decorative interlacing of ribbons
  3. an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
  4. bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
  5. something curved in shape
  6. a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
  7. front part of a vessel or aircraft
    • he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line
  8. a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
  9. a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
Verb
  1. play on a string instrument with a bow
  2. 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
  3. bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
    • He bowed before the King
  4. yield to another's wish or opinion
    • The government bowed to the military pressure
  5. bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
    • He bowed before the King
    • She bowed her head in shame

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