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Definition of bowed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
shapecurved or bent forward
- The tree had a bowed trunk.
2.
emotionweighed down or troubled
- She felt bowed by the heavy workload.
3.
musicTECH. sounded by stroking with a bowTECH.
- The violin produced a bowed sound.
4.
medicalRare having legs that curve outward at the kneesRare
- The child had bowed legs.
Origin of bowed
Old English, bugan (to bend)
Terms with bowed included in their meaning
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ensemble seating
orchestra section of small bowed strings that often play melodies
classical composition
musical piece written for four bowed instruments
music
group of bowed string instruments including violin, viola, cello
music
smallest finger on bowed string instruments
position
be in a bent or bowed position
bowed
having made a respectful bow by bending the knees
bowed
having performed a respectful bow
historical instrument
bowed stringed musical instrument used in the Renaissance and Baroque periods
Examples of bowed in a sentence
His bowed legs were a result of rickets. He walked with a bowed head after the defeat. Her spirit was bowed by the constant criticism. The cello's bowed notes were haunting. She preferred the bowed instruments in the orchestra. His bowed legs were noticeable when he walked.
The athlete's bowed legs didn't affect his performance.
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- French:courbé, accablé, ...
- German:gebogen, gebeugt, ...
- Italian:curvato, oppressa, ...
- Spanish:curvado, agobiado, ...
- Portuguese:curvado, sobrecarregado, ...
- Chinese:弯曲的, 沉重的, ...
- Japanese:湾曲した, 押しつぶされた, ...
- Arabic:مُنْحَنٍ, مَهْموم, ...
- Hebrew:כָּפוּף, כָּפוּף, ...
- Russian:изогнутый, подавленный, ...
- Ukrainian:вигнутий, пригнічений, ...
- Hindi:झुका हुआ, बोझिल, ...
Definition of bow - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
fashiondecorative knot with two loops and loose ends
- She tied a bow on the gift box.
2.
respectgesture of respect by bending forward
- He gave a bow to the audience after the performance.
3.
musiccurved stick with horsehair for playing string instruments
- She played the violin with a delicate bow.
4.
archeryweapon for shooting arrows with a curved wood
- He practiced archery with his new bow.
5.
designcurved shape or structure
- The bridge had a graceful bow.
6.
maritimefront part of a ship or boat
- The bow of the ship cut through the waves.
Verb
1.
gestureintr. bend the body forward as a sign of respectintr.
- He bowed deeply to the queen.
2.
submissionintr. yield to pressure or someone's wishesintr.
- He finally bowed to their demands.
3.
shapetr. make something bend or curvetr.
- The strong wind bowed the trees.
4.
curveintr. become bent or curvedintr.
- The tree bowed under the weight of the snow.
5.
musictr./intr. play a stringed instrument using a horsehair sticktr./intr.
- She bowed the violin beautifully.
Images of bow
decorative knot with two loops and loose ends 
gesture of respect by bending forward 
curved stick with horsehair for playing string instruments 
weapon for shooting arrows with a curved wood 
front part of a ship or boat
Expressions with bow
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lower the head or body as a sign of respect or submission
The subjects would bow down as the king passed..
show respect or submission to someone
He had to bow to the king's decision.
withdraw from a commitment gracefully
He had to bow out of the event due to illness.
bow carried by Cupid in mythology
Cupid's bow was poised to shoot an arrow at unsuspecting lovers..
bow to acknowledge applause after a performance
The actor stepped forward to take a bow.
warning of negative consequences if actions continue
The manager's email was a shot across the bow to the team.
bend or arch the back physically
He bowed his back to lift the heavy box.
to do something because of external demands
The company bowed to pressure and changed its policy.
to yield or give in to pressure
She finally bowed under the weight of her responsibilities and took a break.
sound effect indicating romantic or sexual tension
When they kissed, someone in the background said, 'bow chicka wow wow.'
extra skill or plan that helps in a situation
She added another string to her bow by learning basic coding.
show respect or submission by bending the knee
Many people bow the knee before the king.
accept something you cannot change or avoid
He finally bowed to the inevitable and apologized.
weapon with a bow and arrows for shooting
He used a bow and arrow to hunt.
lower the head as a sign of respect
He bowed his head when the national anthem played.
man's tie tied in a bow shape
He wore a black bow tie to the gala.
stick with horsehair for violin strings
The violin bow needs rehairing regularly.
legs that curve outward at the knees
The cowboy's bow legs were noticeable as he walked..
person who collects bows as a hobby
She is a renowned bow collector with over a hundred pieces..
leading edge of a moving force or trend
The bow wave of innovation swept through the industry.
window that extends outward in a curve
They installed a bow window to add more light.
extra skill or resource for use if needed
She learned coding as another string to her bow.
submit to someone's authority or demands
He refused to bow the knee to the dictator.
collar with a fabric bow at the front
She wore a blouse with a bow collar to the party.
Origin of bow
Old English, boga (arch) + -an (to bend)
Examples of bow in a sentence
He wore a bow on his tuxedo collar. She made a bow before the queen. The actor's bow was met with applause. The cellist's bow was crafted from fine wood. He replaced the old bow with a new one for better sound. The bow was crafted from fine yew wood.
She displayed the ancient bow in the museum. The roof's bow became visible after the storm. The architect echoed the bow of the doorway in the windows. The crew gathered at the bow for a meeting. He stood at the bow, enjoying the sea breeze. She bowed politely before leaving the room. The actor bowed to the audience after the performance. She refused to bow to societal expectations. The company had to bow to the new regulations. Heat bowed the wooden panel. The gardener bowed the branch toward the ground. The metal rod began to bow from the pressure. Her back bowed slightly as she aged. He learned to bow the cello with precision. The musician bowed the strings with great skill.
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- French:nœud, s'incliner, ...
- German:Schleife, verbeugen, ...
- Italian:fiocco, inchinarsi, ...
- Spanish:lazo, inclinarse, ...
- Portuguese:laço, fazer uma vénia, ...
- Chinese:蝴蝶结, 行礼, ...
- Japanese:リボン, お辞儀をする, ...
- Arabic:عُقْدَة زَخْرَفِيَّة, اِنْحَنَى, ...
- Hebrew:פְּפִיּוֹן, לָקוֹד, ...
- Russian:бант, поклониться, ...
- Ukrainian:бант, вклонятися, ...
- Hindi:बो, झुककर प्रणाम करना, ...
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