Meaning & Definition of Bow in English
Bow
noun
1. A knot with two loops and loose ends
- Used to tie shoelaces
- bow,
- bowknot
2. A slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands
- Used in playing certain stringed instruments
- bow
3. Front part of a vessel or aircraft
- "He pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line"
- bow,
- fore,
- prow,
- stem
4. A weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
- bow
5. Something curved in shape
- bow,
- arc
6. Bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
- bow,
- bowing,
- obeisance
7. An appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
- bow,
- curtain call
8. A decorative interlacing of ribbons
- bow
9. A stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
- bow
verb
1. Bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
- "He bowed before the king"
- "She bowed her head in shame"
- bow,
- bow down
2. Yield to another's wish or opinion
- "The government bowed to the military pressure"
- submit,
- bow,
- defer,
- accede,
- give in
3. Bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
- "He bowed before the king"
- bow
4. 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"
- crouch,
- stoop,
- bend,
- bow
5. Play on a string instrument with a bow
- bow