adjective
of a stringed instrument
Examples
- sounded by stroking with a bow
adjective
forming or resembling an arch
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- an arched ceiling
adjective
have legs that curve outward at the knees
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adjective
showing an excessively deferential manner
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verb
bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
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- He bowed before the King
- She bowed her head in shame
verb
yield to another's wish or opinion
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Examples
- The government bowed to the military pressure
verb
bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
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- He bowed before the King
verb
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
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- he crouched down
- She bowed before the Queen
- The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse
verb
play on a stringed instrument with a bow
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