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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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Clips shared on social media showed the audience erupting in applause for a grinning Weaver as she took her first bow.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

Tying a bow on all this is the news that its BritBox debut on Tuesday, Sept. 15, coincides with Christie’s birthday and the traditional day-after-Emmys launch of the fall season.

From Salon Sep. 4, 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

"The seats started to float, the captain kept going, and the bow exploded," he said.

From Barron's Aug. 30, 2026

‘Put them down!’ yelled Renn, leaping at him and trying in vain to reach her bow.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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