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Bow
The term bow has multiple meanings, and two different pronunciations, depending on context:
- A bow (rhymes with "low") is a kind of weapon; see bow (weapon)
- A bow (rhymes with "low") is a device used to play a strung musical instrument; see bow (music)
- A musical bow is a kind of simple strung musical instrument, usually plucked
- Bow is an area of London; see Bow, London, England[?]
- A bow (rhymes with "now") is a lowering of the upper body whilst holding the lower body in its original position. In most cultures, a bow is a sign of respect given by the person bowing to the person bowed before. In some cultures, a whole body language[?] involving bows as an important component has been developed.
- The term bow (rhymes with "now") is used by sailors to refer to the front end of a ship.
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