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Definition of bow 1 noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

     

    bow1

     noun
    noun
    NAmE//baʊ//
     
     
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  1. 1the act of bending your head or the upper part of your body forward in order to say hello or goodbye to someone or to show respect She gave a slight bow of her head in greeting. The priest bowed to the altar and turned to the congregation.
  2. 2(also bows [plural]) the front part of a boat or ship picture at boat compare stern
    3. Idioms
    a shot across the/somebody's bows
     
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    something that you say or do as a warning to someone about what might happen if they do not change, etc.
    take a/your bow
     
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    (of a performer) to bow to the audience as they are applauding you She came back on stage to take another bow.
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