Definition of "Bow" :

noun: a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments

noun: a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments

noun: a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow

noun: front part of a vessel or aircraft

"He pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line."

noun: a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

noun: a decorative interlacing of ribbons

noun: an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience

noun: bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

noun: something curved in shape

verb: yield to another's wish or opinion

"The government bowed to the military pressure."

verb: bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head

"He bowed before the King."

verb: play on a stringed instrument with a bow

verb: bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting

"He bowed before the King."

verb: bend one's back forward from the waist on down

"She bowed before the Queen."