Definition of bow

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Bow (v. t.) To bend or incline, as the head or body, in token of respect, gratitude, assent, homage, or condescension..

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Prostration :: Prostration (n.) The act of falling down, or of bowing in humility or adoration; primarily, the act of falling on the face, but usually applied to kneeling or bowing in reverence and worship..
Steeve :: Steeve (v. t.) To elevate or fix at an angle with the horizon; -- said of the bowsprit, etc..
Foresleeve :: Foresleeve (n.) The sleeve below the elbow.
Bowman :: Bowman (n.) A man who uses a bow; an archer.
Crowd :: Crowd (n.) An ancient instrument of music with six strings; a kind of violin, being the oldest known stringed instrument played with a bow..
Rombowline :: Rombowline (n.) Old, condemned canvas, rope, etc., unfit for use except in chafing gear..
Bowse :: Bowse (n.) A carouse; a drinking bout; a booze.
Spring :: Spring (v. i.) A flying back; the resilience of a body recovering its former state by elasticity; as, the spring of a bow..
Arm :: Arm (n.) A support for the elbow, at the side of a chair, the end of a sofa, etc..
Arcubalist :: Arcubalist (n.) A crossbow.
Holster :: Holster (n.) A leather case for a pistol, carried by a horseman at the bow of his saddle..
Gammon :: Gammon (v. t.) To fasten (a bowsprit) to the stem of a vessel by lashings of rope or chain, or by a band of iron..
Yellow :: Yellow (superl.) Being of a bright saffronlike color; of the color of gold or brass; having the hue of that part of the rainbow, or of the solar spectrum, which is between the orange and the green..
Tartan :: Tartan (n.) A small coasting vessel, used in the Mediterranean, having one mast carrying large leteen sail, and a bowsprit with staysail or jib..
Imbower :: Imbower (v. t. & i.) See Embower.
Bowery :: Bowery (a.) Characteristic of the street called the Bowery, in New York city; swaggering; flashy..
Bowel :: Bowel (n.) The seat of pity or kindness. Hence: Tenderness; compassion.
Xebec :: Xebec (n.) A small three-masted vessel, with projecting bow stern and convex decks, used in the Mediterranean for transporting merchandise, etc. It carries large square sails, or both. Xebecs were formerly armed and used by corsairs..
Cubit :: Cubit (n.) The forearm; the ulna, a bone of the arm extending from elbow to wrist..
Necktie :: Necktie (n.) A scarf, band, or kerchief of silk, etc., passing around the neck or collar and tied in front; a bow of silk, etc., fastened in front of the neck..
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