bow

noun

1
a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
2
a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
3
a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
4
front part of a vessel or aircraft
he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line
5
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
6
a decorative interlacing of ribbons
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
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
9
something curved in shape

1
yield to another's wish or opinion
The government bowed to the military pressure
2
bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
He bowed before the King
She bowed her head in shame
3
play on a string instrument with a bow

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