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bowedadjective
more bowed
Comp.
most bowed
Super.
UK
/baʊd/
US
/baʊd/
Translations
The old tree had a bowed trunk from years of harsh weather.
Le vieil arbre avait un tronc courbé à cause des années de mauvais temps.
Additional translations
arquéSurtout pour décrire une forme ou une position des jambes.
inclinéSe dit surtout de la tête ou du buste penchés vers l’avant, notamment par respect, soumission ou tristesse.
Definitions
Curved or bent in shape.
The old tree had a bowed trunk from years of harsh weather.
Having a curved or arched shape, often referring to legs.
The cowboy walked with bowed legs after years of riding horses.
Having the head or upper body bent forward, typically as a sign of respect, submission, or sorrow.
They stood in silence with bowed heads during the memorial.
Synonyms
bent
curved
arched
hunched
stooped
bowverb

bowed

Past Simple

bowed
Past Simple
bowed
Past Participle
bowing
Gerund
UK
/baʊ/
US
/baʊ/
Translations
s'inclinerEn signe de respect ou de salut.
The performer bowed to the audience after the show.
L'artiste s'est incliné devant le public après le spectacle.
céderAu sens de se soumettre à une pression ou à une autorité.
He refused to bow to the pressure from his peers.
Il a refusé de céder à la pression de ses pairs.
The strong wind bowed the trees along the road.
Le vent violent a courbé les arbres le long de la route.
Additional translations
archetterRare, en musique: jouer d'un instrument à cordes avec un archet.
Definitions
To bend the upper part of the body forward as a gesture of respect or greeting.
The performer bowed to the audience after the show.
To submit or yield to someone or something.
He refused to bow to the pressure from his peers.
To cause something to bend or curve.
The strong wind bowed the trees along the road.
To play (a stringed instrument) with a bow.
The violinist bowed the final note with great delicacy.
Synonyms
bend
stoop
curtsy
genuflect
salute
defer
submit
bownoun
Definitions
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.
bowadjective
Definitions
Situated at, toward, or relating to the bow (front) of a ship or boat.
The bow cabin offers a panoramic view of the sea ahead.
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