1. bent or curved downward

1. past tense of bow: bent forward at the waist as a greeting or sign of respect
2. past tense of bow: bent or curved something

Examples

• The old man walked with bowed shoulders.
• The tree’s bowed branches touched the ground.
• She bowed politely to the audience after her performance.
• He bowed his head in prayer.
• The weight of the snow bowed the roof.
• The violinist bowed gracefully at the end of the concert.
• His bowed legs made walking difficult.