Definition of 'bow'

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Noun

1. a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
      Synonyms: bowknot
2. a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands, used in playing certain stringed instrument
3. front part of a vessel or aircraft; "he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line"
      Synonyms: fore prow stem
4. curved piece of resilient wood with taut cord to propel arrows
5. something curved in shape
      Synonyms: arc
6. bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame
      Synonyms: bowing obeisance
7. an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
      Synonyms: curtain call
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

Verb

1. bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head; "He bowed before the King"; "She bowed her head in shame"
      Synonyms: bow down
2. submit or yield to another's wish or opinion; "The government bowed to the military pressure"
      Synonyms: submit defer accede give in
3. bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting; "He bowed before the King"
4. 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"
      Synonyms: crouch stoop bend
5. play on a string instrument

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