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BOW

Definition:

[noun] a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
Synonyms: knot
[noun] a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands, used in playing certain stringed instrument
[noun] front part of a vessel or aircraft; "he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line"
Synonyms: fore, prow, stem
[noun] curved piece of resilient wood with taut cord to propel arrows
[noun] something curved in shape
Synonyms: arc
[noun] bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame
Synonyms: ing, obeisance
[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] a decorative interlacing of ribbons
[noun] a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
[verb] bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head; "He bowed before the King"; "She bowed her head in shame"
Synonyms: down
[verb] submit or yield to another's wish or opinion; "The government bowed to the military pressure"
Synonyms: submit, defer, accede, give in
[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: crouch, stoop, bend
[verb] play on a string instrument