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BOWS
- strip of bent wood for shooting arrows
- BOW, to curtsey (to bow politely, also CURTSY) [v]
- rod strung with horsehairs, for playing the violin, cello, etc.
- to bend; curve
- the forward end of a ship or boat
- to bend the body or head, as in respect or greeting
- to submit
- to bend (the body or head)
- to subdue
- bending of the body or head in respect, greeting, etc.
- bend or curve
- looped knot
- to cease from competition or resistance submit yield refusing to bow to the inevitable John O'Hara
- suffer defeat bowed to the champion
- bend the head, body, or knee in reverence, submission, or shame
- incline the head or body in salutation or assent or to acknowledge applause
- but the play will bow next month
- cause to incline
- incline (as the head) especially in respect or submission
- crush with a heavy burden
- express by bowing
- usher in or out with a bow
- BOW, to bend forward [v]