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bow v. [
bow down] bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head; "He bowed before the King"; "She bowed her head in shame"
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bow n. [
bowknot] a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
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bow v. [
submit, defer, accede, give in] yield to another's wish or opinion; "The government bowed to the military pressure"
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bow n. a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
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bow v. bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting; "He bowed before the King"
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