Hyphenation of bow

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bow

Definitions of bow:

1.
A knot with two loops and loose ends
Used to tie shoelaces
2.
A slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands
Used in playing certain stringed instruments
3.
Front part of a vessel or aircraft
He pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line
4.
A weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
5.
Something curved in shape
6.
Bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
7.
An appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
8.
A decorative interlacing of ribbons
9.
A stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
10.
Bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
He bowed before the King She bowed her head in shame
11.
Yield to another's wish or opinion
The government bowed to the military pressure
12.
Bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
He bowed before the King
13.
Bend one's back forward from the waist on down
He crouched down She bowed before the Queen The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse
14.
Play on a string instrument with a bow

Synonyms of bow:

noun bowknot, knot
noun stick
noun fore, prow, stem, front
noun weapon, arm, weapon system
noun arc, curve, curved shape
noun bowing, obeisance, gesture, motion
nouncurtain call, thanks
noun decoration, ornament, ornamentation
noun stroke
verbbow down, gesticulate, gesture, motion
verb submit, defer, accede, give in, yield, give in, succumb, knuckle under, buckle under
verbchange posture, bow down
verb crouch, stoop, bend, bend, flex
verb play

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