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Meanings of bowed in anglès

Forming or resembling an arch.

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Have legs that curve outward at the knees.

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Showing an excessively deferential manner.

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Of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow.

Usage of bowed in anglès
1
The Cure bowed; the Notary shook back his oiled locks in excitement.
The Right of Way — Volume 03
2
He saw the Cure bowed in prayer; he heard the trembling voice.
The Right of Way, Volume 6
3
The figure in sealskin looked very girlish; the veiled head was bowed.
It Happened in Egypt
4
We're sorry, a bureau official said, as all the officials bowed deeply.
The Irish Times
5
Experienced figures from the last Labour government bowed out of the game.
The Guardian
6
He bowed to public pressure after weeks of domestic and international outrage.
Radio NZ
7
The old butler bowed and disappeared; and after awhile reappeared and announced:
For Woman's Love
8
A moment later it was gone, and he bowed over her hand.
Ruthless
9
When Spooks bowed out last year, many argued it was about time.
The Guardian
10
Talleyrand whispered a few words; the servant bowed and opened the door.
Napoleon and Blücher: An Historical Novel
11
The officer bowed and hastened from the apartment in search of Butzow.
The Mad King
12
And the heads of the Privy Council bowed as one in approval.
The World Peril of 1910
13
Shool bowed and moved to leave; Hiam gestured that he should remain.
Stonewielder
14
Kivu bowed, and with great dignity explained that he preferred to stand.
White Hunter, Black Heart
15
Here the sacrifice still prospered and the people still bowed in worship.
Antonina; Or, The Fall of Rome
16
The servant bowed in obedience and was preparing to leave the room.
His Hour
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