Associations to the word «Bowed»

Wiktionary

BOWED, verb. Simple past tense and past participle of bow
BOWED, adjective. Having a bow, e.g. a bowed instrument is played with a bow
BOWED DULCIMER, noun. (musical instrument) A type of Appalachian dulcimer played with a bow and held upright like a cello.
BOWED DULCIMERS, noun. Plural of bowed dulcimer
BOWED GUITAR, noun. Synonym of arpeggione.
BOWED GUITARS, noun. Plural of bowed guitar
BOWED OUT, verb. Simple past tense and past participle of bow out
BOWED PSALTERIES, noun. Plural of bowed psaltery
BOWED PSALTERY, noun. (musical instrument) A psaltery adapted to be played with a bow instead of with plucking, with a triangular shape and a hole (rose) in the center of the soundboard.

Dictionary definition

BOWED, adjective. Of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow.
BOWED, adjective. Forming or resembling an arch; "an arched ceiling".
BOWED, adjective. Have legs that curve outward at the knees.
BOWED, adjective. Showing an excessively deferential manner.

Wise words

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