Definition of bow

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of bow is as below...

Bow (v. t.) Any instrument consisting of an elastic rod, with ends connected by a string, employed for giving reciprocating motion to a drill, or for preparing and arranging the hair, fur, etc., used by hatters..

Lern More About Bow

Lady''s Bower :: Lady's bower () A climbing plant with fragrant blossoms (Clematis vitalba).
Bowsprit :: Bowsprit (n.) A large boom or spar, which projects over the stem of a ship or other vessel, to carry sail forward..
Brachium :: Brachium (n.) The upper arm; the segment of the fore limb between the shoulder and the elbow.
Toxodon :: Toxodon (n.) A gigantic extinct herbivorous mammal from South America, having teeth bent like a bow. It is the type of the order Toxodonta..
Over-arm :: Over-arm (a.) Done (as bowling or pitching) with the arm raised above the shoulder. See Overhard.
Crossbowman :: Crossbowman (n.) One who shoots with a crossbow. See Arbalest.
Unbowelled :: Unbowelled () of Unbowe.
Parallelism :: Parallelism (n.) Similarity of construction or meaning of clauses placed side by side, especially clauses expressing the same sentiment with slight modifications, as is common in Hebrew poetry; e. g.: --//At her feet he bowed, he fell:/Where he bowed, there he fell down dead. Judg. v. 27..
Garbage :: Garbage (v. t.) To strip of the bowels; to clean.
Ginglymus :: Ginglymus (n.) A hinge joint; an articulation, admitting of flexion and extension, or motion in two directions only, as the elbow and the ankle..
Bowing :: Bowing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bo.
Bowknot :: Bowknot (n.) A knot in which a portion of the string is drawn through in the form of a loop or bow, so as to be readily untied..
String :: String (n.) The line or cord of a bow.
Embowel :: Embowel (v. t.) To imbed; to hide in the inward parts; to bury.
Brake :: Brake (v. t.) An ancient engine of war analogous to the crossbow and ballista.
Eventerate :: Eventerate (v. t.) To rip open; todisembowel.
Bowstringed :: Bowstringed (imp. & p. p.) of Bowstrin.
Hawse :: Hawse (n.) That part of a vessel's bow in which are the hawse holes for the cables.
Gut :: Gut (n.) An intenstine; a bowel; the whole alimentary canal; the enteron; (pl.) bowels; entrails.
Stringer :: Stringer (n.) One who strings; one who makes or provides strings, especially for bows..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us