Definitions
There are 14 meanings of the word
Bows.
Bows - as a noun
Front part of a vessel or aircraft
Example: "He pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fore7prow9stem6A slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
stick11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bowing12obeisance13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reverence14gesture8motion8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arm5weapon11weapon systemHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curtain callSomething curved in shape
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arc5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
curve10curved shapeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A decorative interlacing of ribbons
Bows - as a verb
Bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
Example: "He bowed before the king"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bow downHypernyms (Closely Related)
gesticulate14gesture8motion8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Play on a stringed instrument with a bow
Yield to another's wish or opinion
Example: "The government bowed to the military pressure"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accede11defer9give insubmit10Bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
Example: "He bowed before the king"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change postureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She tied colorful bows on the gift boxes."
"The musician played beautiful melodies on the violin using his bows."
"The children decorated the Christmas tree with bows and ornaments."
"He bows to his opponent before the match begins."
"The actor bows at the end of the performance."
Word Game Points
Is BOWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bows is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BOWS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is BOWS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bows is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBOWS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is BOWS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bows is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBOWS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
