bow
English Thesaurus
1. a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments (noun.act)
hypernym | : | stroke, |
definition | : | a single complete movement (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | down-bow, |
definition | : | a downward stroke from the heel to the tip of the bow (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | up-bow, |
definition | : | an upward stroke from the tip to the heel of the bow (noun.act) |
2. a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments (noun.artifact)
hypernym | : | stick, |
definition | : | an implement consisting of a length of wood (noun.artifact) |
3. a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow (noun.artifact)
hypernym | : | arm, weapon, weapon system, |
definition | : | any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | crossbow, |
definition | : | a bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct the arrow (quarrel) (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | cupid's bow, |
definition | : | a curved bow with reversed curve ends (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | handbow, |
definition | : | a bow drawn by hand as distinguished from a crossbow (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | longbow, |
definition | : | a powerful wooden bow drawn by hand; usually 5-6 feet long; used in medieval England (noun.artifact) |
part holonym | : | bowstring, |
definition | : | the string of an archer's bow (noun.artifact) |
part holonym | : | limb, |
definition | : | either of the two halves of a bow from handle to tip (noun.artifact) |
part meronym | : | bow and arrow, |
definition | : | a weapon consisting of arrows and the bow to shoot them (noun.artifact) |
4. front part of a vessel or aircraft (noun.artifact)
hypernym | : | front, |
definition | : | the side that is seen or that goes first (noun.artifact) |
part meronym | : | vessel, watercraft, |
definition | : | a craft designed for water transportation (noun.artifact) |
5. a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces (noun.artifact)
hypernym | : | knot, |
definition | : | any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object (noun.artifact) |
6. a decorative interlacing of ribbons (noun.artifact)
7. an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience (noun.communication)
hypernym | : | thanks, |
definition | : | an acknowledgment of appreciation (noun.communication) |
8. bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting (noun.communication)
hypernym | : | reverence, |
definition | : | an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy) (noun.act) |
hypernym | : | gesture, motion, |
definition | : | the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | genuflection, genuflexion, |
definition | : | the act of bending the knees in worship or reverence (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | kotow, kowtow, |
definition | : | a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | scrape, scraping, |
definition | : | a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility) (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | salaam, |
definition | : | a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation (noun.communication) |
9. something curved in shape (noun.shape)
hypernym | : | curve, curved shape, |
definition | : | the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes (noun.shape) |
hyponym | : | rainbow, |
definition | : | an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain (noun.object) |
10. yield to another's wish or opinion (verb.communication)
11. bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head (verb.communication)
hyponym | : | conge, congee, |
definition | : | perform a ceremonious bow (verb.communication) |
12. play on a string instrument with a bow (verb.creation)
hypernym | : | play, |
definition | : | play on an instrument (verb.creation) |
domain category | : | music, |
definition | : | musical activity (singing or whistling etc.) (noun.act) |
13. bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting (verb.motion)
hypernym | : | change posture, |
definition | : | undergo a change in bodily posture (verb.motion) |
hyponym | : | take a bow, |
definition | : | acknowledge applause by inclining the head, as of an artist after a performance (verb.communication) |
hyponym | : | curtsey, curtsy, |
definition | : | bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting (verb.motion) |
hyponym | : | genuflect, |
definition | : | bend the knees and bow in church or before a religious superior or image (verb.motion) |
14. bend one's back forward from the waist on down (verb.motion)
hypernym | : | bend, flex, |
definition | : | form a curve (verb.motion) |
hyponym | : | squinch, |
definition | : | crouch down (verb.motion) |
hyponym | : | cower, huddle, |
definition | : | crouch or curl up (verb.motion) |
entail | : | change posture, |
definition | : | undergo a change in bodily posture (verb.motion) |
15. a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments (noun.artifact)
derivation | : | bow, |
definition | : | play on a string instrument with a bow (verb.creation) |
16. bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting (noun.communication)
derivation | : | bow, bow down, |
definition | : | bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head (verb.communication) |
derivation | : | bow, |
definition | : | bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting (verb.motion) |
derivation | : | bend, bow, crouch, stoop, |
definition | : | bend one's back forward from the waist on down (verb.motion) |
17. something curved in shape (noun.shape)
derivation | : | arc, arch, curve, |
definition | : | form an arch or curve (verb.motion) |
18. yield to another's wish or opinion (verb.communication)
derivation | : | compliance, submission, |
definition | : | the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another (noun.act) |
derivation | : | submitter, |
definition | : | someone who yields to the will of another person or force (noun.person) |
derivation | : | submission, |
definition | : | the condition of having submitted to control by someone or something else (noun.state) |
derivation | : | submissive, |
definition | : | inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination (adj.all) |
19. bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head (verb.communication)
derivation | : | bow, bowing, obeisance, |
definition | : | bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting (noun.communication) |
20. play on a string instrument with a bow (verb.creation)
derivation | : | bow, |
definition | : | a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments (noun.artifact) |
21. bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting (verb.motion)
also | : | bow down, prostrate, |
definition | : | get into a prostrate position, as in submission (verb.motion) |
derivation | : | bow, bowing, obeisance, |
definition | : | bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting (noun.communication) |
22. bend one's back forward from the waist on down (verb.motion)
also | : | stoop to, |
definition | : | make concessions to (verb.communication) |
derivation | : | stoop, |
definition | : | an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward (noun.act) |
derivation | : | crouch, |
definition | : | the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body (noun.act) |
derivation | : | bow, bowing, obeisance, |
definition | : | bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting (noun.communication) |
derivation | : | stooper, |
definition | : | a person who carries himself or herself with the head and shoulders habitually bent forward (noun.person) |
23. a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments (noun.artifact)
derivation | : | bow, |
definition | : | play on a string instrument with a bow (verb.creation) |
24. bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting (noun.communication)
derivation | : | bow, bow down, |
definition | : | bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head (verb.communication) |
derivation | : | bow, |
definition | : | bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting (verb.motion) |
derivation | : | bend, bow, crouch, stoop, |
definition | : | bend one's back forward from the waist on down (verb.motion) |
25. something curved in shape (noun.shape)
derivation | : | arc, arch, curve, |
definition | : | form an arch or curve (verb.motion) |
26. yield to another's wish or opinion (verb.communication)
derivation | : | compliance, submission, |
definition | : | the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another (noun.act) |
derivation | : | submitter, |
definition | : | someone who yields to the will of another person or force (noun.person) |
derivation | : | submission, |
definition | : | the condition of having submitted to control by someone or something else (noun.state) |
derivation | : | submissive, |
definition | : | inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination (adj.all) |
27. bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head (verb.communication)
derivation | : | bow, bowing, obeisance, |
definition | : | bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting (noun.communication) |
28. play on a string instrument with a bow (verb.creation)
derivation | : | bow, |
definition | : | a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments (noun.artifact) |
29. bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting (verb.motion)
also | : | bow down, prostrate, |
definition | : | get into a prostrate position, as in submission (verb.motion) |
derivation | : | bow, bowing, obeisance, |
definition | : | bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting (noun.communication) |
30. bend one's back forward from the waist on down (verb.motion)
also | : | stoop to, |
definition | : | make concessions to (verb.communication) |
derivation | : | stoop, |
definition | : | an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward (noun.act) |
derivation | : | crouch, |
definition | : | the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body (noun.act) |
derivation | : | bow, bowing, obeisance, |
definition | : | bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting (noun.communication) |
derivation | : | stooper, |
definition | : | a person who carries himself or herself with the head and shoulders habitually bent forward (noun.person) |
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