bow

to bend your head or body forward as a sign of respect, greeting, or thanks

hacer una reverencia, inclinarse

• bow to somebody/something

Collocations bow to the king · bow to a statue

• He bowed deeply to the queen.

  Se inclinó profundamente ante la reina.

a musical instrument with strings that are played by drawing a bow across them or plucking them

violín, violonchelo (etc.)

Collocations bow and arrow

• She plays the violin beautifully.

  Ella toca el violín hermosamente.

the front part of a ship or boat, which is usually pointed and narrow

proa

Collocations bow of the ship

• The bow cut through the water.

  La proa cortó el agua.

an arrow with a string attached to it that is used for shooting from a bow

flecha

Collocations bow and arrow

• He shot an arrow from his bow.

  Disparó una flecha desde su arco.

a type of knot that is tied in the end of a piece of string or rope to stop it from coming undone

nudo, lazo

Collocations bow knot

• Tie a bow in the end of the string.

  Haga un nudo en el extremo de la cuerda.

a type of necktie that is tied in a bow shape and worn by men, especially for formal occasions

corbata en forma de lazo

Collocations bow tie

• He wore a bow tie to the wedding.

  Llevó una corbata en forma de lazo al matrimonio.