We have found multiple words bow. Choose the one you are looking for and click on the link in its Dictionary entry column to see its detailed etymology.
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| bow | English | (Noun Verb) (nautical) A crude sort of quadrant formerly used for taking the sun's altitude at sea.. (saddlery) Two pieces of wood which form the arched forward part of a saddletree.. A curved bend in a rod [...](nautical) A crude sort of quadrant formerly used for taking the sun's altitude at sea.. (saddlery) Two pieces of wood which form the arched forward part of a saddletree.. A curved bend in a rod [...] |
| bow | English | (Verb Noun) (intransitive) To bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference.. (intransitive) To defer (to something).. (transitive, and, intransitive) To debut. A gesture, usually showing respect, made [...](intransitive) To bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference.. (intransitive) To defer (to something).. (transitive, and, intransitive) To debut. A gesture, usually showing respect, made [...] |
| bow | English | (Noun) (nautical) The front of a boat or ship.(nautical) The front of a boat or ship. |
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