Bow vs. Reverence
Difference Between Bow and Reverence
Bownoun
A weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows.
Reverencenoun
Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.
Bownoun
A curved bend in a rod or planar surface, or in a linear formation such as a river (see oxbow).
Reverencenoun
An act of showing respect, such as a bow.
Bownoun
A rod with horsehair (or an artificial substitute) stretched between the ends, used for playing various stringed musical instruments.
Reverencenoun
The state of being revered.
Bownoun
A stringed instrument (chordophone), consisting of a stick with a single taut cord stretched between the ends, most often played by plucking.
Reverencenoun
A form of address for some members of the clergy.
your reverenceBownoun
A type of knot with two loops, used to tie together two cords such as shoelaces or apron strings, and frequently used as decoration, such as in gift-wrapping.
Reverencenoun
That which deserves or exacts manifestations of reverence; reverend character; dignity; state.
Bownoun
Anything bent or curved, such as a rainbow.
Reverenceverb
(transitive) To show or feel reverence to.
Bownoun
The U-shaped piece which goes around the neck of an ox and fastens it to the yoke.
Reverencenoun
a profound emotion inspired by a deity;
the fear of GodBownoun
Any instrument consisting of an elastic rod, with ends connected by a string, employed for giving reciprocating motion to a drill, or for preparing and arranging hair, fur, etc., used by hatters.
Reverencenoun
a reverent mental attitude
Bownoun
(nautical) A crude sort of quadrant formerly used for taking the sun's altitude at sea.
Reverenceverb
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of;
Fear God as your fatherWe venerate geniusBownoun
(saddlery) Two pieces of wood which form the arched forward part of a saddletree.
Bownoun
The part of a key that is not inserted into the lock and that is used to turn the key.
Bownoun
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.Bownoun
(nautical) The front of a boat or ship.
Bownoun
(rowing) The rower that sits in the seat closest to the bow of the boat.
Bowverb
To play music on (a stringed instrument) using a bow.
The musician bowed his violin expertly.Bowverb
(intransitive) To become bent or curved.
The shelf bowed under the weight of the books.Bowverb
(transitive) To make something bend or curve.
Bowverb
To exercise powerful or controlling influence over; to bend, figuratively; to turn; to incline.
Bowverb
(intransitive) To premiere.
Cronenberg’s "Cosmopolis" bows in Cannes this week.Bowverb
(intransitive) To bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference.
That singer always bows towards her audience for some reason.Bowverb
To debut.
Bowverb
(intransitive) To defer (to something).
I bow to your better judgement in the matter.Bowverb
(transitive) To give a direction, indication, or command to by bowing.
Bownoun
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
Bownoun
a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands, used in playing certain stringed instrument
Bownoun
front part of a vessel or aircraft;
he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish lineBownoun
curved piece of resilient wood with taut cord to propel arrows
Bownoun
something curved in shape
Bownoun
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame
Bownoun
an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
Bownoun
a decorative interlacing of ribbons
Bownoun
a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
Bowverb
bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head;
He bowed before the KingShe bowed her head in shameBowverb
submit or yield to another's wish or opinion;
The government bowed to the military pressureBowverb
bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting;
He bowed before the KingBowverb
bend one's back forward from the waist on down;
he crouched downShe bowed before the QueenThe young man stooped to pick up the girl's purseBowverb
play on a string instrument
