(n): any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object
(n): a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
(n): an implement consisting of a length of wood
(n): front part of a vessel or aircraft
(n): the side that is seen or that goes first
(n): a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
(n): any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
(n): something curved in shape
(n): the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
(n): bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
(n): an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)
(n): the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
(n): an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
(n): an acknowledgment of appreciation
(n): a decorative interlacing of ribbons
(n): something used to beautify
(n): a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
(n): a single complete movement
(v): bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
(v): show, express or direct through movement
(v): yield to another's wish or opinion
(v): consent reluctantly
(v): bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
(v): undergo a change in bodily posture
(v): bend one's back forward from the waist on down
(v): form a curve
(v): play on a string instrument with a bow
(v): play on an instrument
Take a bow or draw a bow.