Bow (music) — This article is about the bow used to play a string instrument. For the musical instrument called bow , see musical bow. A cello bow In music, a bow is moved across some part of a musical instrument, causing vibration which the instrument emits… … Wikipedia
bow — bow1 bowedness, n. bowingly, adv. /bow/, v.i. 1. to bend the knee or body or incline the head, as in reverence, submission, salutation, recognition, or acknowledgment. 2. to yield; submit: to bow to the inevitable. 3. to bend or curve downward;… … Universalium
bow — bow1 [ bau ] verb * 1. ) intransitive to bend your body forward from the waist, especially to show respect for someone: Paul rose from his chair, bowed, and left the room. bow to: Do people still have to bow to the Queen? 2. ) intransitive or… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Bow tie — For other uses, see Bow tie (disambiguation). A striped bow tie. The bow tie is a type of men s necktie. It consists of a ribbon of fabric tied around the collar in a symmetrical manner such that the two opposite ends form loops. Ready tied bow… … Wikipedia
bow — I. /baʊ / (say bow) verb (i) 1. to bend or curve downwards; stoop: the pines bowed low. 2. to yield; submit: to bow to the inevitable. 3. to bend the body or head in worship, reverence, respect, or submission. 4. to incline the head or body, or… …
bow — I UK [baʊ] / US verb Word forms bow : present tense I/you/we/they bow he/she/it bows present participle bowing past tense bowed past participle bowed * 1) [intransitive] to bend your body forwards from the waist, especially to show respect for… … English dictionary
White ribbon — The white ribbon, a white colored ribbon or representation of a white colored ribbon, has several different meanings depending on the context. As with other color ribbons, is sometimes used by political movements to signify or spread their… … Wikipedia
Green Ribbon Club — The Green Ribbon Club was one of the earliest of the loosely combined associations which met from time to time in London taverns or coffee houses for political purposes in the 17th century.It had its meeting place at the King s Head tavern at… … Wikipedia
Meet on the Ledge — Single by Fairport Convention from the album What We Did on Our Holidays B side Throwaway Street Puzzle (Hutchings/Thompson) Released December 1968 … Wikipedia
Dave Swarbrick — At Convocation Hall, Toronto, 1977 Photo: Jean Luc Ourlin Background information Birth name David Cyril Eric Swarbrick Also known … Wikipedia
