bow
noun
/boʊ/
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/bəʊ/
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- A weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows.
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arc,
arc à flèches,
archet
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- Any instrument consisting of an elastic rod, with ends connected by a string, employed for giving reciprocating motion to a drill, or for preparing and arranging hair, fur, etc., used by hatters.
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arc,
archet,
arc à flèches
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- A curved bend in a rod or planar surface, or in a linear formation such as a river (see oxbow).
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arc
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- A type of knot with two loops, used to tie together two cords such as shoelaces or apron strings, and frequently used as decoration, such as in gift-wrapping.
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nœud
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bow
verb
/boʊ/
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/bəʊ/
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- (transitive, figurative) To exercise powerful or controlling influence over; to bend, figuratively; to turn; to incline.
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fléchir,
courber
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bow
noun
/baʊ/
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- (nautical) The front of a boat or ship.
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proue,
étrave
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bow
noun
/baʊ/
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- A gesture, usually showing respect, made by inclining the head or bending forward at the waist; a reverence
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révérence
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bow
verb
/baʊ/
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- (intransitive) To bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference.
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faire une révérence,
s'incliner
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