Definition of bow

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Bow (v. t.) A rude sort of quadrant formerly used for taking the sun's altitude at sea.

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Arcubalister :: Arcubalister (n.) A crossbowman; one who used the arcubalist.
Bowl :: Bowl (v. t.) To roll, as a bowl or cricket ball..
Erratic :: Erratic (n.) Any stone or material that has been borne away from its original site by natural agencies; esp., a large block or fragment of rock; a bowlder..
Bowge :: Bowge (v. t.) To cause to leak.
Twang :: Twang (n.) A harsh, quick sound, like that made by a stretched string when pulled and suddenly let go; as, the twang of a bowstring..
Bow-compass :: Bow-compass (n.) A small pair of compasses, one leg of which carries a pencil, or a pen, for drawing circles. Its legs are often connected by a bow-shaped spring, instead of by a joint..
Bracer :: Bracer (n.) A covering to protect the arm of the bowman from the vibration of the string; also, a brassart..
Bowstringed :: Bowstringed (p.a.) Furnished with bowstring.
Borborygm :: Borborygm (n.) A rumbling or gurgling noise produced by wind in the bowels.
Ear :: Ear (n.) That which resembles in shape or position the ear of an animal; any prominence or projection on an object, -- usually one for support or attachment; a lug; a handle; as, the ears of a tub, a skillet, or dish. The ears of a boat are outside kneepieces near the bow. See Illust. of Bell..
Bowl :: Bowl (n.) The contents of a full bowl; what a bowl will hold.
Foremast :: Foremast (n.) The mast nearest the bow.
Dish :: Dish (n.) A vessel, as a platter, a plate, a bowl, used for serving up food at the table..
Bowl :: Bowl (v. i.) To play with bowls.
Cope :: Cope (v. i.) To form a cope or arch; to bend or arch; to bow.
Courb :: Courb (v. i.) To bend; to stop; to bow.
Bowel :: Bowel (n.) Hence, figuratively: The interior part of anything; as, the bowels of the earth..
Dysentery :: Dysentery (n.) A disease attended with inflammation and ulceration of the colon and rectum, and characterized by griping pains, constant desire to evacuate the bowels, and the discharge of mucus and blood..
Puddening :: Puddening (n.) A quantity of rope-yarn, or the like, placed, as a fender, on the bow of a boat..
Bow Oar :: Bow oar () The oar used by the bowman.
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