BOW
/bəʊ/
3-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BOW
noun
- A weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows.
- A curved bend in a rod or planar surface, or in a linear formation such as a river (see oxbow).
verb
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To play music on (a stringed) instrument using a bow.
"The musician bowed his violin expertly."
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To become bent or curved.
"The shelf bowed under the weight of the books."
noun
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A gesture, usually showing respect, made by inclining the head or bending forward at the waist; a reverence
"He made a polite bow as he entered the room."
verb
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To bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference.
"That singer always bows towards her audience for some reason."
- To debut.
noun
- The front of a boat or ship.
- The rower that sits in the seat closest to the bow of the boat.
noun
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A firm branch of a tree.
"When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall."
- The gallows.
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About the word BOW
Is "BOW" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BOW" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BOW" worth?
In Scrabble, "BOW" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "BOW" mean?
A weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows.
Does "BOW" have any anagrams?
No, "BOW" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.