Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bows
Noun / Verb
/boʊz/
Definition
Bows are curved objects that are used as weapons or as gestures of respect or greeting.
Examples
- He shot an arrow from his bow.
- They exchanged bows as a sign of respect.
- She bows to the audience after her performance.
Meaning
As a noun, ‘bows’ can refer to the weapon used for shooting arrows or to the act of bending forward at the waist as a sign of respect. As a verb, it means to bend the upper part of the body forward.
Synonyms
- arch
- salute
- curtsy
- bend
