noun. The operation of separating and arranging as desired the filaments of some fibrous material, as hatters' fur or (in Eastern countries) cotton, by vibrating a bow-string upon it.

noun. In music: The general method of using the bow in playing upon an instrument of the violin family.

noun. The method by which the notes of a given passage are distributed between up- and down-strokes of the bow.

noun. A lease of the dairy stock on a farm. See bower.

noun. The act or art of managing the bow in playing on stringed instruments.

noun. In hatmaking, the act or process of separating and distributing the fur or hair by means of a bow, to prepare it for felting.

verb. Present participle of bow. (bend)

noun. The act of bending at the waist, as a sign of respect or greeting.

noun. A bending.

noun. A technique for bowing a musical instrument, such as a violin.

noun. managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument

noun. bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

adjective. showing an excessively deferential manner