Synonym: bend, kneel, stoop. Antonym: stern. Similar words: bowl, elbow. Meaning: [baʊ] n. 1. a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces 2. a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands, used in playing certain stringed instrument 3. front part of a vessel or aircraft 4. curved piece of resilient wood with taut cord to propel arrows 5. something curved in shape 6. bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame 7. an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience 8. a decorative interlacing of ribbons 9. a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments. v. 1. bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head 2. submit or yield to another's wish or opinion 3. bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting 4. bend one's back forward from the waist on down 5. play on a string instrument.
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31 She tied the ribbon into a neat bow.
32 He was armed with a bow and arrow .
33 We shall never bow down to our enemies.
34 This is a bow that bends easily.
35 We're tired of having to bow to authority.
36 Ella wore a bow in her hair.
37 The waiter made a courtly bow.
38 Jack had to bow out as a contender.
39 The music ended and the girl took a bow.
40 Her hair was tied back in a neat bow.
41 He hadn't learned to bow smoothly yet.
42 He nearly always wears a bow tie.
43 She came back on stage to take another bow.
44 I acknowledged his politeness with a bow.
45 I untied the bow and unwrapped the small box.
46 Muslims bow to Mecca when they pray.
47 He made a bow and left the room.
48 You'll have to bow to the inevitable.
49 The cake is made in a large bow.
50 The song ended and Albert took a bow.
51 He swept her a bow.
52 The ship's name was printed on her bow.
53 Farling smiled in acknowledgement and gave a bow.
54 She drew and aimed her bow.
55 She drew the bow across the strings.
56 There's a small boat on the port bow.
57 He was a portly figure in a tight-fitting jacket and bow tie.
58 We refuse to just bow down and let the government do whatever it wants.
59 When leaving the presence of the princess,(Sentence dictionary) you have to bow yourself out as you go.
60 His legs bow inward.