bow — a knot tied with two loops and two loose ends, used especially for decoration
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a knot tied with two loops and two loose ends, used especially for decoration
Pronunciation (IPA): /baʊ/
Korean meaning: 리본, 나비매듭
Korean pronunciation: **바**우
Example Sentences
- The knight bowed so low that his bow tie touched his bow and arrow.
- She always wears a pink bow in her hair to school.
- The violinist's bow broke right before the big performance!
bow
NOUN//baʊ//
a knot tied with two loops and two loose ends, used especially for decoration
💡 Concept
The violinist gives a deep bow as the audience erupts in applause.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/baʊ/
🇬🇧 UK/baʊ/
🌳Etymology
Rootbow
Origin
고대 영어 'boga'(활)와 'būgan'(구부리다)에서 유래. 활의 구부러진 모양에서 인사할 때 몸을 구부리는 동작과 리본의 구부러진 형태까지 의미가 확장되었다.
🎵Rhyme
cowhownowwowallow
cow
how
now
wow
allow
🔗Collocations
bow and arrow
bow tie
bow down
take a bow
bow your head
hair bow
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The knight bowed so low that his bow tie touched his bow and arrow.”
“She always wears a pink bow in her hair to school.”
“The violinist's bow broke right before the big performance!”
😄 Fun example
“When meeting the queen, remember to bow, not wave like you're saying 'wow!'”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
bendcurtsynodribbonarchery
Antonyms
straightenrisestand
Related
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