definition of
bow

[1] #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] #2 bow n. [bowknot] a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces. wn

[3] #3 bow v. [submit, defer, accede, give in] yield to another's wish or opinion; "The government bowed to the military pressure". wn

[4] #4 bow n. a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments. wn

[5] #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