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bow

[bau] / baʊ /


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






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Earth's bow shock, in contrast, generally serves as the main region where the incoming solar wind is slowed and redirected.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

The gold-platinum ratio therefore appears to be yet another shot across the bow of the bull market.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026

They held up photos of jailed journalists, chanting: "We will not be silenced. Enough is enough!" and "We will not bow to pressure".

From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026

Empress Eugénie’s diamond corsage bow brooch is a historic masterpieces of the French Crown Jewels.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

The moment he removed it from his skin, the bow expanded three feet.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova


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