κυρτώνω — meaning in English

English meaning

• arch noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
• bow noun A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.

Senses

κυρτώνω is used for these senses in English:

• arch (transitive) To form into an arch shape.
• bow (transitive, figurative) To exercise powerful or controlling influence over; to bend, figuratively; to turn; to incline.

arch — full definition

1. noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
2. verb To bend into a curved shape.
3. adj Deliberately playful, knowing, or mischievous, often in tone or expression.
4. adj Chief or foremost, used as a prefix in words like "archenemy" or "archbishop".

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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