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bow

[bou] / baʊ /


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






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Speaking outside the High Court on Tuesday, Allister said: "The whole commission should resign. Caught out they should bow out."

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

The stern and central section appear to have been covered with the same material, while researchers identified three distinct coating batches at the bow.

From Science Daily Aug. 21, 2026

Three hours into the tour, investigators alleged Hernandez-Umana attempted to speed through swell during a U-turn and swamped the bow.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

At this point, the architects of Bass’ campaign need to burn sage to drive out bad spirits or just bow out altogether.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

On Thursday, November 9, 1939, I slipped into the high-necked white wedding dress with short sleeves that my mother had sewn for me, and Jimmie donned a black suit and bow tie.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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