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bow

[bou] / baʊ /


NOUN
body movement showing obedience or politeness
Synonyms
NOUN
front of boat
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STRONGEST






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But Miller’s refusal to bow out wasn’t a foregone conclusion, either.

From Slate Aug. 10, 2026

Wilson adores Odysseus so much that she has his bow tattooed on her right leg.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

Upon returning home, he vowed that he would not "bow his head."

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

Odysseus’ bow is an extension of his valorous identity.

From Salon Aug. 2, 2026

I see monkeys swatting at the sails, cats lounging on the bow, and a four-armed gorilla sweeping the deck.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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