bow

• اسم يدل على نوع من العُقَد ذات عروتين، يُستخدم غالبًا لربط أربطة الأحذية أو كشريط زينة. كما يطلق على الشريط نفسه إذا شُكّل على هيئة عقدة.

A noun referring to a type of knot with two loops, often used for tying shoelaces or as a decorative ribbon.

1. WeaponA2formal

   A curved piece of wood or other material used for shooting arrows.

   قوس

   • He pulled back the bow and released the arrow.
   • The hunter carried a bow and a quiver of arrows.
   • Archery competitions require a high-quality bow.

2. Ribbon or knotA2formal

   A decorative knot or ribbon, often used in hair or on gifts.

   شريطة الزينة

   • She tied a bow on the birthday present.
   • Her hair was styled with a red bow.
   • The gift box was wrapped with a beautiful bow.

   المرادفاتbowknotknotribbontie

3. Front of a shipB1formal

   The forward part of a ship or boat.

   مقدمة السفينة

   • The waves crashed against the bow of the ship.
   • He stood at the bow, looking out at the horizon.
   • The crew gathered at the bow for the captain's announcement.

   المرادفاتbeakforenoseprowstem

   الأضدادstern

4. Musical instrument partB1formal

   A stick with horsehair stretched along it, used to play string instruments like the violin or cello.

   قوس العزف

   • The violinist moved the bow across the strings.
   • She needs a new bow for her cello.
   • The bow must be rosined before playing.

   المرادفاتfiddlestick

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على خفض الرأس أو الجزء العلوي من الجسم إلى الأمام، إما كتعبير عن الاحترام أو التحية أو الخضوع، وإما للانحناء أو الميل.

A verb used to indicate the act of bending the head or upper body forward as a gesture of respect, submission, or acknowledgment.

1. Bend forwardA2formal

   To bend the head or upper body forward as a sign of respect, greeting, or submission.

   الانحناء

   • The performer bowed to the audience after the show.
   • In Japan, people often bow when greeting each other.
   • He bowed his head in shame.

   المرادفاتbendcurtsygenuflectinclinekneelprostratestoop

   الأضدادliftrisestraighten

2. Yield or submitB2formal

   To give in to pressure, authority, or a superior force.

   الاستسلام

   • The government bowed to public pressure and changed the law.
   • She refused to bow to their demands.
   • He bowed to the inevitable and accepted the decision.

   المرادفاتacquiescecapitulateconcededefergive inrelentsubmitsuccumbsurrenderyield

   الأضدادdefyopposeresistwithstand

3. Bend under weightB2formal

   To bend or curve under a heavy load or pressure.

   ينحني تحت الثقل

   • The tree branches bowed under the weight of the snow.
   • The shelf bowed slightly from the heavy books.
   • The old bridge began to bow in the middle.

   المرادفاتbendbucklecurvedroopgivesagwarp

   الأضدادstiffenstraighten

الصيغ المركّبةbow downbow out