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- pronunciation:
- bo
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a weapon used for shooting arrows. A bow is made of a thin, curved piece of wood or other material with a tight string between the two ends.
He went hunting with a bow and arrow.
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| definition 2: |
a knot that is easy to make loose, or a knot used for decoration.
My little boy is learning to tie his shoes with a bow now.Let's use a red bow on this present.
- similar words:
- knot
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| related words: |
curve, loop |
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| derivation: |
bowedness (n.) |
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