wave |
bow |
In intransitive terms the difference between wave and bow
is that
wave is to have an undulating or wavy form while
bow is to defer (to something).
In transitive terms the difference between wave and bow
is that
wave is to signal (someone or something) with a waving movement while
bow is to make something bend or curve.
warp |
bow |
In nautical terms the difference between warp and bow
is that
warp is to move a vessel by hauling on a line or cable that is fastened to an anchor or pier; especially to move a sailing ship through a restricted place such as a harbour while
bow is the front of a boat or ship.
In transitive terms the difference between warp and bow
is that
warp is to deflect something from a true or proper course while
bow is to make something bend or curve.
In intransitive terms the difference between warp and bow
is that
warp is to travel across a medium without passing through it normally, as by using a teleporter or time warp while
bow is to defer (to something).
As nouns the difference between warp and bow
is that
warp is a throw; a cast while
bow is a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows.
As verbs the difference between warp and bow
is that
warp is to throw; cast; toss; hurl; fling while
bow is to play music on (a stringed instrument) using a bow.
bow |
stick |
In intransitive terms the difference between bow and stick
is that
bow is to defer (to something) while
stick is to remain loyal; to remain firm.
In transitive terms the difference between bow and stick
is that
bow is to make something bend or curve while
stick is to propagate plants by cuttings.
As nouns the difference between bow and stick
is that
bow is a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows while
stick is an elongated piece of wood or similar material, typically put to some use, for example as a wand or baton.
As verbs the difference between bow and stick
is that
bow is to play music on (a stringed instrument) using a bow while
stick is to cut a piece of wood to be the stick member of a cope-and-stick joint.
As an adjective stick is
likely to stick; sticking, sticky.
As a proper noun Stick is
the Chapman Stick, an electric musical instrument devised by Emmett Chapman.
prostrate |
bow |
As verbs the difference between prostrate and bow
is that
prostrate is (
to lie flat or facedown)(Often reflexive) To lie flat or facedown while
bow is to play music on (a stringed instrument) using a bow.
As an adjective prostrate
is lying flat, facedown.
As a noun bow is
a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows.
worship |
bow |
Synonyms |
In transitive terms the difference between worship and bow
is that
worship is to honour with extravagant love and extreme submission, as a lover; to adore; to idolize while
bow is to make something bend or curve.
In intransitive terms the difference between worship and bow
is that
worship is to participate in religious ceremonies while
bow is to defer (to something).
prominence |
bow |
Related terms |
Prominence is a related term of bow.
As nouns the difference between prominence and bow
is that
prominence is the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent while
bow is a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows or
bow can be a gesture, usually showing respect, made by inclining the head or bending forward at the waist or
bow can be (nautical) the front of a boat or ship.
As a verb bow is
to play music on (a stringed instrument) using a bow or
bow can be to bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference.
bow |
courtesy |
As nouns the difference between bow and courtesy
is that
bow is a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows while
courtesy is polite behavior.
As verbs the difference between bow and courtesy
is that
bow is to play music on (a stringed instrument) using a bow while
courtesy is alternative form of lang=en.
As an adjective courtesy is
given or done as a polite gesture.
genuflect |
bow |
In lang=en terms the difference between genuflect and bow
is that
genuflect is to behave in a servile manner; to grovel while
bow is to defer (to something).
As verbs the difference between genuflect and bow
is that
genuflect is to bend the knee, as in servitude or worship while
bow is to play music on (a stringed instrument) using a bow or
bow can be to bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference.
As a noun bow is
a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows or
bow can be a gesture, usually showing respect, made by inclining the head or bending forward at the waist or
bow can be (nautical) the front of a boat or ship.
bow |
woof |
As nouns the difference between bow and woof
is that
bow is a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows while
woof is the set of yarns placed crosswise in a loom, interlaced with the warp, carried by the shuttle.
As verbs the difference between bow and woof
is that
bow is to play music on (a stringed instrument) using a bow while
woof is to make a woofing sound.
As an interjection woof is
expression of strong physical attraction for someone.
As an acronym woof is
well Off Older Folks.
heel |
bow |
As a proper noun heel
is a part of maasgouw in the netherlands.
As a noun bow is
a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows or
bow can be a gesture, usually showing respect, made by inclining the head or bending forward at the waist or
bow can be (nautical) the front of a boat or ship.
As a verb bow is
to play music on (a stringed instrument) using a bow or
bow can be to bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference.
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