Definition of bow

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Bow (v. t.) The U-shaped piece which embraces the neck of an ox and fastens it to the yoke.

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Bowless :: Bowless (a.) Destitute of a bow.
Ballister :: Ballister (n.) A crossbow.
Boulder :: Boulder (n.) Same as Bowlder.
Tice :: Tice (n.) A ball bowled to strike the ground about a bat's length in front of the wicket.
Imbowment :: Imbowment (n.) act of imbowing; an arch; a vault.
Bowls :: Bowls (n. pl.) See Bowl, a ball, a game..
Starboard :: Starboard (v. t.) That side of a vessel which is on the right hand of a person who stands on board facing the bow; -- opposed to larboard, or port..
Rosin :: Rosin (v. t.) To rub with rosin, as musicians rub the bow of a violin..
Necktie :: Necktie (n.) A scarf, band, or kerchief of silk, etc., passing around the neck or collar and tied in front; a bow of silk, etc., fastened in front of the neck..
Stonebrash :: Stonebow (n.) A kind of crossbow formerly used for shooting stones.
Chevron :: Chevron (n.) A distinguishing mark, above the elbow, on the sleeve of a non-commissioned officer's coat..
Bowstringed :: Bowstringed (imp. & p. p.) of Bowstrin.
Mudfish :: Mudfish (n.) The bowfin.
Embower :: Embower (v. i.) To lodge or rest in a bower.
Forestay :: Forestay (n.) A large, strong rope, reaching from the foremast head to the bowsprit, to support the mast. See Illust. under Ship..
Nod :: Nod (v. i.) To incline the head with a quick motion; to make a slight bow; to make a motion of assent, of salutation, or of drowsiness, with the head; as, to nod at one..
Embow :: Embow (v. t.) To bend like a bow; to curve.
Bow Net :: Bow net () A net for catching birds.
Springal :: Spring (v. i.) A line led from a vessel's quarter to her cable so that by tightening or slacking it she can be made to lie in any desired position; a line led diagonally from the bow or stern of a vessel to some point upon the wharf to which she is moored.
Stool :: Stool (n.) A seat used in evacuating the bowels; hence, an evacuation; a discharge from the bowels..
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