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bow

/bəʊ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A flexible, curved piece of material used as a weapon to shoot arrows or as a tool to tie knots.

    - "The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target."
    - "He used a bow to tie a knot on the rope."
  • verb

    To bend the body forward from the waist as a sign of respect.

    - "The audience bowed before the king."
    - "She bowed her head in prayer."
Pronunciation
  1. /bəʊ/



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  2. /boʊ/



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  3. /baʊ/



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  4. /baʊ/



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  5. /baʊ/



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Antonyms

poop , stern
Synonyms

musical bow , arc , bend , curve , fiddlestick , prow
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bow
show , glow , row
Variants
List of all variants of bow that leads to same result
bow , bowed , bowing , bows , Bow , Bow bells , bow out , bowed out , bowing out , bows out , bow saw , bow saws , bow shock , bow shocks
Etymology
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Old English boga, related to boian 'to bend'. The word has cognates in other Germanic languages and in Sanskrit and Greek.

Trivia
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  1. The longest recorded shot with a bow and arrow was made by Howard Hill in 1941, covering a distance of 571 meters (1,870 feet).

  2. The English longbow was a key factor in the English victory over the French at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.

  3. The word 'bow' is also used to describe the front part of a ship, as well as a type of violin or other musical instrument.

Related Concepts
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  1. Archery: The practice or skill of shooting arrows using a bow.

  2. Longbow: A type of powerful long-range bow used in medieval warfare.

  3. Composite bow: A type of bow made from multiple materials that stores more energy and delivers more force than a simple bow.

Culture
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In many cultures, the bow is a symbol of power, strength, and precision. It is often depicted in art, literature, and mythology as a weapon used by heroes and gods. The bow and arrow have been used for hunting and warfare since ancient times.

How to Memorize "bow"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the shape of a bow and arrow, or imagine someone bending at the waist in respect.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bow' with the image of an archer taking aim, or with the act of showing respect.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Bows Before Kings' to remember the definition of 'bow' as a verb (to bend the body in respect).

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