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bow

[bou] / baʊ /


NOUN
body movement showing obedience or politeness
Synonyms
NOUN
front of boat
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Antonyms
STRONGEST






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Jean Smart was expected to tie a bow on her “Hacks” run with her eighth win, et voilà.

From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026

As Mourinho left the press conference, an Italian journalist stood up and gifted him a small garden sprinkler, wrapped in a bow.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

The undrafted rookie put a bow on a strong camp by earning five tackles and a pretty pass breakup against the Rams.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026

Several rescued passengers told local media a blast had gone off at the bow of the ferry before it rolled over, and said the boat had an insufficient supply of life-vests.

From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026

Danny turned slowly in a circle and noticed a hunting bow as long as his body.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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