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- pronunciation:
- bo
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a weapon used for shooting arrows. A bow is made of a curved strip of wood or other material with a cord stretched tight between the two ends.
- similar words:
- crossbow
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| definition 2: |
a long, thin, straight piece of wood with hairs from horses stretched between the ends. It is used for playing the violin and other stringed instruments.
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| definition 3: |
a knot that is easy to loosen. Bows have two or more loops and are used to tie shoes and wrap gifts.
- similar words:
- knot
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| related words: |
curve, loop, wave |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
bows, bowing, bowed |
| definition: |
to play with a bow.
He bowed his fiddle with great energy.- synonyms:
- play
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| related words: |
curve |
| derivation: |
bowedness (n.) |
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