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front part of a vessel or aircraft
he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line
(noun) bowknot
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
(noun) curtain call
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
(noun) arc
something curved in shape
(verb) submit, defer, give in, accede
yield to another's wish or opinion
The government bowed to the military pressure
(verb) bow down
bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
He bowed before the King; She bowed her head in shame
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
he crouched down; She bowed before the Queen; The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse