bow

US /baʊ/
UK /baʊ/
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1.

lazo, moño

a knot tied with two loops and two loose ends, used for tying shoelaces and decorative ribbons.

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She tied her hair back with a pretty pink bow.
Se ató el pelo con un bonito lazo rosa.
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He tied his shoelaces in a double bow.
Se ató los cordones con un doble lazo.
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arco

a weapon for shooting arrows, typically made of a curved piece of wood or metal with a taut string joining its ends.

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The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.
El arquero tensó su arco y apuntó al objetivo.
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He learned to shoot a bow and arrow at a young age.
Aprendió a usar el arco y la flecha a una edad temprana.
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3.

arco

a rod with horsehair stretched along its length, used for playing stringed instruments.

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The violinist drew the bow across the strings.
El violinista pasó el arco por las cuerdas.
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He needed to re-hair his cello bow.
Necesitaba volver a encerdar su arco de violonchelo.
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1.

inclinarse, reverenciar

bend the head or upper part of the body as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame.

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The audience bowed in appreciation after the performance.
El público se inclinó en agradecimiento después de la actuación.
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He bowed his head in shame.
Inclinó la cabeza avergonzado.
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2.

doblar, curvar

bend or cause to bend, especially in a curve or angle.

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The old bridge began to bow under the heavy load.
El viejo puente comenzó a doblarse bajo la pesada carga.
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The branches bowed with the weight of the snow.
Las ramas se doblaron con el peso de la nieve.
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