bows

noun

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

a decorative interlacing of ribbons

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

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

something curved in shape

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

front part of a vessel or aircraft

a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands

a knot with two loops and loose ends

verb

play on a stringed instrument with a bow

bend one's back forward from the waist on down

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

yield to another's wish or opinion

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

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