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