BOW: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BOW?

Need another word that means the same as “bow”? Find 21 synonyms and 30 related words for “bow” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Bow” are: bowknot, bowing, obeisance, curtain call, arc, fore, prow, stem, loop, knot, longbow, crossbow, recurve, accede, defer, give in, submit, bend, crouch, stoop, bow down

Bow as a Noun

Definitions of "Bow" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “bow” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A weapon for shooting arrows, typically made of a curved piece of wood joined at both ends by a taut string.
• A knot tied with two loops and two loose ends, used especially for tying shoelaces and decorative ribbons.
• A knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces.
• A single passage of a bow over the strings of an instrument.
• A long, partially curved rod with horsehair stretched along its length, used for playing the violin and other stringed instruments.
• Something curved in shape.
• A stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments.
• A curved stroke forming part of a letter (e.g. b, p).
• A decorative interlacing of ribbons.
• Front part of a vessel or aircraft.
• An appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience.
• Bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting.
• A slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments.
• A metal ring forming the handle of a key or pair of scissors.
• A decorative ribbon tied in a bow.
• A side piece or lens frame of a pair of glasses.
• A weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow.

Synonyms of "Bow" as a noun (13 Words)

arc	A shape or structure resembling an arc. He swung his torch in a wide arc.
bowing	A decorative interlacing of ribbons. The violinist s bowing was excellent.
bowknot	A double-looped ornamental knot in a ribbon, tie, or other fastening.
crossbow	A bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct the arrow (quarrel.
curtain call	Hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window.
fore	Front part of a vessel or aircraft.
knot	A particular method of making a knot. The bird had a knot of feathers forming a crest.
longbow	A large bow drawn by hand and shooting a long feathered arrow. It was the chief weapon of English armies from the 14th century until the introduction of firearms.
loop	An intrauterine device in the shape of a loop. He s no longer in the loop.
obeisance	A gesture expressing deferential respect, such as a bow or curtsy. She made a deep obeisance.
prow	The pointed front part of a ship; the bow. The commanding prow of the Jaguar.
recurve	A bow that curves forward at the ends, which straighten out under tension when the bow is drawn.
stem	A rod or cylinder in a mechanism, for example the sliding shaft of a bolt or the winding pin of a watch. The main stem of the wing feathers.

Usage Examples of "Bow" as a noun

• He pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line.
• A girl with long hair tied back in a bow.

Bow as a Verb

Definitions of "Bow" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “bow” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting.
• Play on a string instrument with a bow.
• Play on a stringed instrument with a bow.
• Yield to another's wish or opinion.
• Bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head.
• Play (a stringed instrument or music) using a bow.
• Bend one's back forward from the waist on down.

Synonyms of "Bow" as a verb (8 Words)

accede	Agree to a demand, request, or treaty. By now John had died and Henry III had acceded.
bend	Bend one s back forward from the waist on down. Bend your knees.
bow down	Play on a string instrument with a bow.
crouch	Bend one’s back forward from the waist on down. We crouched down in the trench.
defer	Postpone the conscription of (someone. He was no longer deferred from the draft.
give in	Emit or utter.
stoop	Descend swiftly, as if on prey. He tends to stoop when he walks.
submit	Accept or undergo, often unwillingly. The panel s report was submitted to a parliamentary committee.

Usage Examples of "Bow" as a verb

• The techniques by which the pieces were bowed.
• She bowed before the Queen.
• She bowed her head in shame.
• He bowed before the King.
• The government bowed to the military pressure.

Associations of "Bow" (30 Words)

adieu	A farewell remark. He whispered a fond adieu.
aloha	An acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian. What a great way to spread the aloha.
arc	A shape or structure resembling an arc. His transformation provides the emotional arc of the story.
archer	A person who is born while the sun is in Sagittarius.
archery	The sport of shooting arrows with a bow.
bend	A kind of knot used to join two ropes together or to tie a rope to another object e g a carrick bend. We cannot bend the rules even for Darren.
bending	The act of bending something.
bent	A special way of doing something. A mob bent on violence.
bowstring	Strangle with a bowstring a former Turkish method of execution.
brandish	Exhibit aggressively. Brandish a sword.
bye	An automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent. He had a bye in the first round.
condescend	Treat condescendingly. Take care not to condescend to your reader.
crooked	Bent or twisted out of shape or out of place. A dress with a crooked hemline.
crouch	A crouching stance or posture. We crouched down in the trench.
cudgel	Strike with a cudgel. They would lie in wait and cudgel her to death.
curve	A pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter. Her hips curve nicely.
ductile	Able to be deformed without losing toughness; pliable, not brittle. Ductile copper.
fold	A folded part as in skin or muscle. The deckchair folds flat.
goodbye	An instance of saying goodbye a parting. We said our goodbyes and set off.
greeting	The action of giving a sign of welcome. She raised her hand in greeting.
hi	A state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands.
hunch	A feeling or guess based on intuition rather than fact. Eliot hunched his shoulders against a gust of snow.
later	Comparative of the adverb `late. A later symptom of the disease.
lean	Cause to lean or incline. The vehicle has a definite lean to the left.
pucker	Draw together into folds or puckers. The child s face puckered ready to cry.
salutation	An act of honor or courteous recognition. We would not expect a love letter to include a formal address and salutation.
shield	A sporting trophy shaped like a shield consisting of an engraved metal plate mounted on a piece of wood. These people have been completely shielded from economic forces.
stoop	Small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house. The man stoops his head.
sword	A weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard, used for thrusting or striking and now typically worn as part of ceremonial dress. Not many perished by the sword.
winding	The act of winding or twisting. A winding country road.