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BOW

(noun, verb)
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There are 14 meanings of the word Bow.

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Bow - as a noun

Front part of a vessel or aircraft

Example: "He pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line"

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A knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

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A slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments

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Bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

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A weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow

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An appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience

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Something curved in shape

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A decorative interlacing of ribbons

A stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments

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    Bow - as a verb

    Bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head

    Example: "He bowed before the king"

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    Play on a stringed instrument with a bow

    Yield to another's wish or opinion

    Example: "The government bowed to the military pressure"

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    Bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting

    Example: "He bowed before the king"

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    Bend one's back forward from the waist on down

    Example: "He crouched down"

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    Example Sentences

    "He tied a ribbon into a bow."
    "The violinist tightened the bow before starting to play."
    "She received a standing ovation after her graceful ballet bow."
    "The princess's dress had a large, extravagant bow at the back."
    "The archer's precise aim led to a perfect bullseye on the target's bow."
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    Word Game Points

    Is BOW a valid Scrabble word?
    Yes, bow is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
    US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

    BOW has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

    Is BOW a valid Words With Friends word?
    Yes, bow is valid for Words With Friends
    Valid Word
    BOW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

    Is BOW a valid WordFeud word?
    Yes, bow is valid for WordFeud
    Valid Word
    BOW has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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