bow

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее тип узла с двумя петлями, часто используемый для завязывания шнурков или в качестве декоративной ленты.esSustantivo que designa un tipo de nudo con dos lazos, a menudo usado para atar cordones de zapatos o como adorno de cintas; también puede referirse a un lazo o cinta decorativa.frNœud décoratif formé de deux boucles, utilisé pour attacher les lacets ou comme ornement; également, objet ou geste d'arc (comme l'arc d'un archer) dans d'autres sens du mot anglais.deSubstantiv, das eine Schleife bezeichnet, meist aus Band, Schnur oder Stoff, die zum Zubinden von Schnürsenkeln oder als dekoratives Element dient; auch das gebogene Stück selbst.ptSubstantivo que designa um tipo de nó com duas laçadas, usado para amarrar cadarços ou como fita decorativa; também pode se referir a um laço de fita ou nó ornamental.zh名词，指用丝带或绳子打成的蝴蝶结，通常有两个环，常用于系鞋带或作装饰；也可指弓、琴弓或鞠躬。arاسم 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.

1. Weapon A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЛукesarco (arma)frArc (arme)deBogenptArcozh弓arقوس

2. Ribbon or knot A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruБантesLazo o moño decorativofrNoeud décoratifdeSchleifeptLaçozh蝴蝶结arشريطة الزينة

   Synonyms: bowknotknotribbontie

3. Front of a ship B1 formal

   The forward part of a ship or boat.

   • 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.

   ruНос корабляesProa de una embarcaciónfrAvant d'un naviredeBug des SchiffesptProa do naviozh船头arمقدمة السفينة

   Synonyms: beakforenoseprowstem

   Antonyms: stern

4. Musical instrument part B1 formal

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

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

   ruСмычокesArco (de un instrumento de cuerda)frarchet (instrument à cordes)deBogenptArcozh琴弓arقوس العزف

   Synonyms: fiddlestick

• bows plural form
• bows' possessive plural form
• bow's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия наклона головы или верхней части тела вперёд как жест уважения, подчинения или признания.esVerbo que indica la acción de inclinar la cabeza o la parte superior del cuerpo hacia adelante como gesto de respeto, sumisión o reconocimiento. También puede referirse a inclinarse o doblarse por presión o peso.frVerbe désignant l'action d'incliner la tête ou le haut du corps vers l'avant en signe de respect, de soumission ou de reconnaissance.deVerb, das eine Verneigung des Kopfes oder Oberkörpers nach vorn bezeichnet, als Geste des Respekts, der Unterwerfung, Ehrerbietung oder Anerkennung.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de inclinar a cabeça ou a parte superior do corpo para a frente, como gesto de respeito, submissão, cumprimento ou reconhecimento. Também pode indicar ceder ou curvar-se diante de algo ou alguém.zh表示向前低头或弯腰的动作，常用作表示尊敬、顺从或致意的姿势。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على خفض الرأس أو الجزء العلوي من الجسم إلى الأمام، إما كتعبير عن الاحترام أو التحية أو الخضوع، وإما للانحناء أو الميل.

1. Bend forward A2 formal

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

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

   ruКланятьсяesInclinarsefrs'inclinerdeSich verbeugenptInclinar-sezh鞠躬arالانحناء

   Synonyms: bendcurtsygenuflectinclinekneelprostratestoop

   Antonyms: liftrisestraighten

2. Yield or submit B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУступитьessometerse, cederfrS'incliner, céderdeNachgebenptCederzh屈服arالاستسلام

   Synonyms: acquiescecapitulateconcededefergive inrelentsubmitsuccumbsurrenderyield

   Antonyms: defyopposeresistwithstand

3. Bend under weight B2 formal

   To bend or curve under a heavy load or pressure.

   • 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.

   ruГнутьсяesDoblarse bajo el pesofrplier sous le poidsdeSich biegenptCeder sob pesozh弯曲arينحني تحت الثقل

   Synonyms: bendbucklecurvedroopgivesagwarp

   Antonyms: stiffenstraighten

• bowed past participle
• bowed past simple
• bowing present participle
• bows third person singular

Phrasal variants: bow downbow out