kumartua — meaning in English

English meaning

• bend verb To force something into a curved or angled shape.
• bow noun A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.
• crouch verb To bend the knees and lower the body close to the ground, often to hide, prepare to spring, or avoid being seen.
• stoop verb To bend the body forward and down.

Senses

kumartua is used for these senses in English:

• bend (intransitive) To bow in prayer, or in token of submission.
• bend (transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
• bend over (intransitive) To bend one's upper body forward and down while standing or kneeling.
• crouch (intransitive) To bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or someone in fear.
• crouch (intransitive) To bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility.
• stoop To bend the upper part of the body forward and downward to a half-squatting position; crouch.

bend — full definition

1. verb To force something into a curved or angled shape.
2. verb To curve or change direction.
3. verb To lean or stoop the body.
4. verb To adapt rules or facts to suit a purpose.
5. noun A curve, turn, or angle.

bow — full definition

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

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