bow

noun
[L14698]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : bow
  • plural : bows

Senses

  • stick-shaped implement with hairs used to play a string musical instrument
  • ranged weapon that fires arrows
  • knot with two loops and two ends, made of ribbon or other textile material, and worn as a fashion accessory
  • ancient unit of measurement
  • act of bending at the waist (or neck), possibly in deference
  • Something that is bent

bow

verb
[L14699]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : bow
  • simple present, singular, third person : bows
  • simple past : bowed
  • present participle : bowing
  • past participle : bowed

Senses

  • bend at the hip to show respect
  • bend, bending as a spatial configuration
  • bow

bow

noun
[L184508]

Forms

  • singular : bow
  • plural : bows

Senses

  • forward part of the hull of a ship
  • act of bending at the hip to show respect or thanks