Phrase Hound found 50 phrases and 56 compound words that contain bows. The most common are listed below. Open bows in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 50
- bows and arrowsplural of bow and arrow: A weapon consisting of a bow and a supply of arrows, often kept in a quiver.
- Nine BowsThe traditional enemies of Ancient Egypt.
- composite bowsplural of composite bow: A bow made from horn, wood, and sinew laminated together.
- compound bowsplural of compound bow: A modern bow that uses pulleys and cables to help with the drawing and releasing of the bowstring.
- cross-bowsplural of cross-bow: A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.
- stone bowsplural of stone bow: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see stone, bow. (a bow made of stone; a sculpture)
- recurve bowsplural of recurve bow: A bow whose two tips curve away from the archer when drawn, which gives the shot greater power and speed.
- Cupid's bowsplural of Cupid's bow: The archery bow borne by Cupid in artistic representations, which curves inward at the centre and often outward at the ends.
- shot across the bowsAlternative form of shot across the bow: A warning that negative consequences will be faced if something is carried out or allowed to continue.
- throw them bowsTo throw one's elbows around; to strike people with one's elbows.
- bows downthird-person singular simple present indicative of bow down: To bow, to bend oneself as a gesture of deference or respect.
- bows outthird-person singular simple present indicative of bow out: To resign, or leave, with one's credibility or reputation still intact.
- brush bowsplural of brush bow: The curved piece out in front of the main body of a sled, designed to stop brush from damaging the sled.
- cloud bowsplural of cloud bow: A fogbow seen in clouds, typically from an aircraft looking downwards.
- down bowsplural of down bow: movement from the frog to the tip on the bow of a stringed instrument
- drill bowsplural of drill bow: a bow used to rapidly turn a drill around which the bowstring takes a turn
- fog bowsplural of fog bow: A white arc or circle, similar to a rainbow, which can appear in the sky in foggy conditions as sunlight passes through small airborne water droplets.
- hum bowsplural of hum bow: char siu bao with browned glazed bread
- hurricane bowsplural of hurricane bow: A completely enclosed hangar deck found on many aircraft carriers.
- jazz bowsplural of jazz bow: A brightly patterned bowtie, popular in the era of jazz music.
- musical bowsplural of musical bow: A simple musical instrument consisting of a string supported by a flexible wooden bearer.
- play bowsplural of play bow: A posture used by dogs to invite play behavior. The front part of the chest is brought low to the ground and the forelegs are extended.
- pussy bowsplural of pussy bow: A large, floppy bow on an item of clothing, often a blouse or shirt.
- pussycat bowsplural of pussycat bow: A large, floppy bow on an item of clothing, often a blouse or shirt.
- ram bowsplural of ram bow: A bow that projects forwards below the waterline into a reinforced blade or point, used to sink other ships by ramming.
Compound words 56
- bowstringThe string of an archer's bow.
- rainbowsplural of rainbow: A multicoloured arch in the sky, produced by prismatic refraction of light within droplets of rain in the air.
- crossbowsplural of crossbow: A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.
- BowsherA surname.
- longbowsplural of longbow: A large bow that has a strong tension, and is usually more than 3 feet tall. The most famous longbows in history were the English longbows, which were crafted of yew.
- bowsersplural of bowser: A fuel metering/delivery pump at a filling station.
- Benbowsplural of Benbow: A surname.
- bowsawsplural of bowsaw: A lightweight metal-framed saw in the shape of a bow with a removable coarse wide blade, used for cutting tree trunks.
- Bowshersplural of Bowsher: A surname.
- bowshockAlternative spelling of bow shock: A shock wave formed by the bow of an object travelling at supersonic speed.