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Bow: meaning, definitions and examples

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bow

 

[ bษ™สŠ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

weapon

A weapon for shooting arrows, typically made of a curved piece of wood whose ends are joined by a taut string.

Synonyms

arch, crossbow, longbow

Examples of usage

  • He drew his bow and aimed at the target.
  • She practiced archery with her new bow.
Context #2 | Noun

knot

A looped knot with two ends, used for tying shoelaces or for decoration.

Synonyms

knot, loop, tie

Examples of usage

  • She tied her shoelaces with a bow.
  • The gift was wrapped with a beautiful bow.
Context #3 | Verb

bend

To bend the upper part of the body forward as a sign of respect or greeting.

Synonyms

curtsey, greet, nod

Examples of usage

  • He bowed to the audience after his performance.
  • She bowed her head in acknowledgment.

Translations

Translations of the word "bow" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคจเฅเคท

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bogen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ busur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปัƒะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚uk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผ“ (yumi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arc

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yay

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™œ (hwal)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ luk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ luk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ“ (gลng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bogi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะดะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yay

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arco

Etymology

The word 'bow' has a long history, dating back to Old English. It originally referred to a bend or curve, which is why it is used to describe the shape of a bow and arrow. Over time, it evolved to also represent the weapon itself, as well as a knot or a gesture of respect. The versatility of the word 'bow' reflects its rich linguistic history and multiple meanings.

See also: bough, bowed, bowgun, bowing, longbow, unbowed.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,488, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.