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[bow.n.01] as in: a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

[bow.n.02] as in: a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments

[bow.n.03] as in: front part of a vessel or aircraft

[bow.n.04] as in: a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow

[bow.n.05] as in: something curved in shape

[bow.n.06] as in: bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

[bow.n.07] as in: an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience

[bow.n.08] as in: a decorative interlacing of ribbons

[bow.n.09] as in: a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments

[bow.v.01] as in: bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head

[submit.v.06] as in: yield to another's wish or opinion

[bow.v.03] as in: bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting

[crouch.v.01] as in: bend one's back forward from the waist on down

[bow.v.05] as in: play on a string instrument with a bow