What is the meaning of the word BOW?

Опубликовано: 31 Октябрь 2024
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Definition, examples of use and spelling of the word BOW.
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(00:00) Intro
(00:07) As a noun
(01:13) As a verb
(01:40) Spelling
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As a noun (00:07):
• a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
• a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain
stringed instruments
• front part of a vessel or aircraft
• a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord
to propel the arrow
• something curved in shape
• bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or
greeting
• an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to
acknowledge the applause of the audience
• a decorative interlacing of ribbons
• a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing
stringed instruments

Examples:
• "he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line"

As a verb (01:13):
• bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
• bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
• play on a string instrument with a bow

Examples:
• "He bowed before the King"
• "She bowed her head in shame"
• "He bowed before the King"


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