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Root entry · 8 derived lemmasThis root primarily relates to the concept of bowing, bending, or curving. It extends to the physical act of drawing a bow, the bow itself, and metaphorically to things that are curved or bent.
Derived headwords
- 1.to curve, to archboth
To make something curve or form an arch. This can apply to physical objects or shapes.
- 1.bow (for archery)both
The weapon used to shoot arrows, typically made of a flexible piece of wood or other material, strung between two ends.
- 2.arch, curveboth
A curved structure or shape, like an architectural arch or a curved line.
- 1.bowman, archerclassical
A person who uses a bow and arrow, skilled in archery.
- 1.measuringboth
The act or process of determining the size, amount, or degree of something.
- 2.analogy, proportionboth
A method of reasoning where a conclusion is reached by comparing a new case with a similar known case.
- 1.bow makerclassical
A craftsman who makes bows, particularly for archery.
- 1.bows (plural)both
The plural form of 'bow', referring to multiple archery bows.
- 1.arched, curvedboth
Having a shape that is curved or forms an arch.
- 1.arching, curvingboth
The act of making something curved or forming an arch.