bow(noun)

a springy curved rod bent by a string, by which arrows are shot.

bow(verb)

to bend (the head and often also the upper part of the body) forwards in greeting a person etc

He bowed to the ladies; They bowed their heads in prayer.

bow(noun)

a bowing movement

He made a bow to the ladies.

bow(noun)

a rod with horsehair stretched along it, by which the strings of a violin etc are sounded.

bow(verb)

(with to ) to accept

I bow to your superior knowledge.

bow(noun)

(often in plural) the front of a ship or boat

The waves broke over the bows.

bow(noun)

a looped knot of material

Her dress is decorated with bows.