A weapon for shooting arrows, typically made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material with a string connecting the two ends. The archer skillfully drew his bow and released the arrow towards the target.
A decorative knot made by tying a ribbon or string into a loop with two loose ends. She tied a beautiful bow on the gift box to make it look more appealing.
A curved piece of wood with horsehair stretched between the ends, used for playing string instruments like the violin. The violinist expertly moved the bow across the strings to produce a melodious sound.
The front end of a ship or boat. The sailor stood at the bow of the ship, gazing out at the open sea.
An act of bending the head or upper body forward as a sign of respect, greeting, or obedience. With a polite bow, the diplomat left the room.