1. plural of bow: curved weapons for shooting arrows
2. plural of bow: decorative knots made with ribbon or string
3. plural of bow: front parts of ships or boats
Usage: nautical

1. third person singular present of bow: bends forward as a greeting or sign of respect

Examples

• The archers drew their bows and aimed at the target.
• She tied bright red bows on all the gift packages.
• The little girl wore bows in her hair to the party.
• The ships’ bows cut through the rough waves.
• He always bows politely when meeting new people.
• The dancer bows gracefully at the end of each performance.