Bow - Meaning in Punjabi

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bow - Meaning in Punjabi

bow Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of Bow in English

bow noun

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

   Synonyms

   bow, bow

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

   Synonyms

   bow, bow

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

   Synonyms

   bow, bow

4. front part of a vessel or aircraft

   Synonyms

   bow, bow, fore, prow, stem

   Example

   • "he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line"
5. a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

   Synonyms

   bow, bow, bowknot

6. a decorative interlacing of ribbons

   Synonyms

   bow, bow

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

   Synonyms

   bow, bow, curtain call

8. bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

   Synonyms

   bow, bow, bowing, obeisance

9. something curved in shape

   Synonyms

   arc, arc, bow, bow

bow verb

1. yield to another's wish or opinion

   Synonyms

   accede, bow, bow, defer, give in, submit, submit

   Example

   • "The government bowed to the military pressure"
2. bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head

   Synonyms

   bow down, bow, bow

   Examples

   • "He bowed before the King"
   • "She bowed her head in shame"
3. play on a stringed instrument with a bow

   Synonyms

   bow, bow

4. bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting

   Synonyms

   bow, bow

   Example

   • "He bowed before the King"
5. bend one's back forward from the waist on down

   Synonyms

   bend, bend, bow, bow, crouch, stoop

   Examples

   • "he crouched down"
   • "She bowed before the Queen"
   • "The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse"

Synonyms of bow

• fore, prow, stem
• bowknot
• curtain call
• bowing, obeisance
• arc
• accede, defer, give in, submit
• bow down
• bend, crouch, stoop

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