“Beau” or “Bow”

beau b·OW

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

bow b·AW

• nouna knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces.
• nouna slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments.
• nounfront part of a vessel or aircraft.
• nouna weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow.
• nounsomething curved in shape.
• nounbending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting.
• nounan appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience.
• nouna decorative interlacing of ribbons.
• nouna stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments.
• verbbend one's knee or body, or lower one's head.
• verbbend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting.
• verbplay on a string instrument with a bow.