弓 meaning in English — arc, bow

English meaning

arc noun A curved line, especially part of the edge of a circle.
bow noun A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.

弓 is used for these senses in English:

arc (geometry) A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve. [from 16th c.]
bow (archery) A weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows.
directed edge (graph theory) An edge of a directed graph.
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.

noun A curved line, especially part of the edge of a circle.
noun A story's overall shape or progression, especially a character's emotional or moral development.
verb To move or curve along a path shaped like an arc.
noun A glowing discharge of electricity jumping across a gap, as in welding.

noun A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.
noun A rod strung with hair, used to play a stringed instrument.
noun A knot with two loops, often used for decoration or to tie laces.
verb To bend forward at the waist, or lower the head, as a sign of respect or greeting.
verb To give in or stop resisting.