bows

Violinists' stroking tools

Bows names several things that share a curved shape.

A bow is a weapon for shooting arrows, or a decorative knot with loops: She tied the ribbon in a bow.

Musicians draw a bow across violin strings.

The bow of a ship is its curved front.

To bow is to bend forward at the waist in greeting or deference: He bowed to the queen.

A bow can also acknowledge applause: The cast took their bows.

archery

arrow

Pointed shaft for shooting

quiverTrembling or arrow case
targetObject of pursuit
archerOne who shoots arrows

recurve · compound · draw · aim · release · nock · fletching · broadhead · shaft · yew

stringed

violin

Bowed string instrument

celloDeep-voiced bowed instrument
violaMidrange bowed instrument
fiddleAdjust restlessly; folk violin

rosin · horsehair · arco · frog · stick · stroke · downbow · spiccato · legato · staccato

curved

arc

Curved line segment

bendCurve or flex
archCurved spanning structure
crescentCurved sickle-like arc

curve · arched · flex · curvature · bent · shape · contour · sweep · rounded

greeting

curtsy

Respectful knee-bending gesture

reverenceProfound admiring respect
kowtowExcessive deference shown physically
salaamRespectful Eastern bow

namaste · genuflection · nod · acknowledgment · respect · deference · formal · courtly · etiquette · prostration

ribbon

gift

Item given freely

wrappingOuter covering material
presentGift or current moment
packageWrapped item for delivery

decoration · tied · looped · hair · satin · silk · velvet · festive · birthday · Christmas

nautical

prow

Vessel's forward section

foreToward the front
stemPlant's central axis
hullOuter covering or frame

ship · vessel · anchor · bowsprit · figurehead · starboard · port · waterline · deck · yacht

bows

arrow

violin

arc

curtsy

gift

prow

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