BOW


Meaning of BOW in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' bau ̇

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English bowe, bowgh, probably from Middle Dutch boech bow, shoulder; akin to Old English b ō g bough

Date: 15th century

1 : the forward part of a ship ― often used in plural <crossing the bow s >

2 : 2 BOWMAN

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