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- pronunciation:
- bo
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, transitive verb & intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a weapon, used for shooting arrows, made of a curved strip of wood or other material with a cord stretched taut between the two ends.
- similar words:
- arbalest, crossbow, longbow
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definition 2: |
a curved or bent shape, or something having this shape.
- synonyms:
- arc, bend, curve
- similar words:
- arch, camber, curvature, fold, sinus, twist, warp
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definition 3: |
a long, thin piece of wood with horsehairs stretched between the ends, used for playing the violin and other stringed instruments.
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definition 4: |
an easily loosened knot having two or more loops and used in tying shoes, wrapping packages, and the like.
- synonyms:
- tie
- similar words:
- bustle, knot
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related words: |
curve, loop, wave |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
curved or bent like a bow.
- synonyms:
- arched, arcuate, bent, curved
- similar words:
- crooked, twisted
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part of speech: |
transitive verb & intransitive verb |
inflections: |
bows, bowing, bowed |
definition 1: |
to bend or curve so as to resemble a bow.
The pressure on the ends bowed the boards.One board bowed at the center.- synonyms:
- bend, curve
- similar words:
- arc, arch, crook, flex, fold
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definition 2: |
to play (a violin or other stringed instrument) with a bow.
- synonyms:
- play
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related words: |
curve |
derivation: |
bowedness (n.) |
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