Bow ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Bow ( noun )

1. A weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material, with a string stretched between the two ends, used for shooting arrows.
2. An act of bending at the waist and lowering one's head as a sign of respect or greeting.
3. The front part of a ship or boat.

Origin:

Old english boga; akin to old high german bogo bow, latin arcu.

Examples:

1. He strung his bow and took aim at the target.
2. She made a bow to the queen.
3. The bow of the boat was pointed towards the shore.
4. The bow is made of yew wood.
5. The bow of the ship was decorated with intricate carvings.

(As a verb)

Bow ( verb )

1. A weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material, with a string stretched between the two ends, used for shooting arrows.
2. An act of bending at the waist and lowering one's head as a sign of respect or greeting.
3. The front part of a ship or boat.

Origin:

Old english boga; akin to old high german bogo bow, latin arcu.

Examples:

1. He strung his bow and took aim at the target.
2. She made a bow to the queen.
3. The bow of the boat was pointed towards the shore.
4. The bow is made of yew wood.
5. The bow of the ship was decorated with intricate carvings.