bow, n.
(bows)
freq. cnt. 8
(bows)
freq. cnt. 8
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4
bow bowknot
semantic pointers
hypernym
a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
bow
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
bow
semantic pointers
hypernym
part holonym
part meronym
hyponym
front part of a vessel or aircraft
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
bow fore prow stem
sample sentences
"he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line"
a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
<noun.act>
bow
a decorative interlacing of ribbons
<noun.artifact>
bow
semantic pointers
hypernym
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> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
bow curtain call
semantic pointers
hypernym
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
<noun.communication>
bow bowing obeisance
semantic pointers
hypernym
hyponym
something curved in shape
<noun.shape>
arc bow
lexical pointers
derivationally related form