bower1 |
a pleasant, secluded alcove or shelter created by leafy trees or shrubbery. [2 definitions] |
bower2 |
a heavy anchor, situated at the bow of a ship. |
bowery |
a Dutch settler's farm or country residence in early New York. [2 definitions] |
bowfin |
a primitive, carnivorous freshwater fish found in eastern North America that has a rounded tail and a long fin on its back. |
bowie knife |
a hunting knife about fifteen inches long that has a single-edged, pointed blade and a crosspiece and is usu. sheathed. |
bowknot |
a decorative knot with large loops that is often used in ribbons, shoelaces, string, or the like; bow. |
bowl1 |
a deep, rounded dish used mostly for containing food, liquids, or the like. [6 definitions] |
bowl2 |
a large wooden ball shaped or weighted so as to roll in a curved path, used in lawn bowling. [8 definitions] |
bowleg |
an outward curving of the leg, most pronounced at the knee area, or a leg having such a curvature. |
bow-legged |
having legs that curve outward around or below the knees. |
bowler1 |
one who bowls. |
bowler2 |
a derby hat. |
bowline |
a knot that will not slip or jam, used for making a loop at the end of a rope. [2 definitions] |
bowling |
a game in which a heavy ball is rolled along a wooden alley toward wooden pins that are standing at the far end. [2 definitions] |
bowling alley |
a long narrow wooden expanse of floor with gutters on either side, used for the game of bowling. [2 definitions] |
bowl over |
to strike down or throw to the ground. [2 definitions] |
bowls |
a game played on a smooth lawn, in which the players roll wooden balls as close as possible to a smaller target ball; lawn bowling. |
bowman1 |
an archer. |
bowman2 |
the person who handles the oar closest to the bow of a boat. |
bow out |
to remove oneself from an activity or the like; leave, withdraw, or resign. |
bowshot |
the distance an arrow travels or can travel when shot from a bow. |