Word: BOW
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Definition of BOW
- A weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows.
- A curved bend in a rod or planar surface, or in a linear formation such as a river (see oxbow).
- A rod with horsehair (or an artificial substitute) stretched between the ends, used for playing various stringed musical instruments.
- To play music on (a stringed) instrument using a bow.
"The musician bowed his violin expertly."
- To become bent or curved.
"The shelf bowed under the weight of the books."
- To make something bend or curve.
- A gesture, usually showing respect, made by inclining the head or bending forward at the waist; a reverence
"He made a polite bow as he entered the room."
- To bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference.
"That singer always bows towards her audience for some reason."
- To debut.
- To defer (to something).
"I bow to your better judgement in the matter."
- The front of a boat or ship.
- The rower that sits in the seat closest to the bow of the boat.
- A firm branch of a tree.
"When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall."
- The gallows.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "bow" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "bow" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BOW a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BOW worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BOW? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BOW:
- # the bow effect
- # master of bow
- # playing with bow
- # in terms of bow
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