Definitions For Bow

noun

• A stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
• A slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
• A weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
• Front part of a vessel or aircraft
• A knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
• A decorative interlacing of ribbons
• An appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
• Bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
• Something curved in shape

verb

• Yield to another's wish or opinion
• Bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
• Play on a stringed instrument with a bow
• Bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
• Bend one's back forward from the waist on down