B is for Bow

Bis forBow (knot)

A bow is a special kind of pretty knot that leaves two big loops, and is usually made of ribbon in hair ties or on a dress. You often see bows at Christmas time as decorations or on presents.

Accessories

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A bow is a weapon that is used to fire arrows at a target. Someone who uses a bow and arrows is called an archer. A bow can be used for hunting animals, target practise for sport, or as a weapon in war.

Weapons

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Bis forBow (motion)

Bowing is a way of greeting or acknowledging someone, or a mark of respect. You bow by lowering the top half of your body. In some countries, you can bow just by lowering your head.

Motion, Verbs

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Bis forBow (ship)

The bow of a ship is the front end. It is easy to remember the bow as the pointy end of the ship, and the stern is the back or blunt end.

Nautical

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Bis forBow (instrument)

A bow in music is a type of curved stick that has a tensioned length of horsehair (or synthetic material) along one side. The hair is slighty rough, and is used to play string instruments like the violin or cello by drawing the hairs across the strings of the instrument. The friction of the hair against the strings causes them to vibrate, and create a sound.

Music

B is for Bow

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Bis forBow (instrument)

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