弓 — meaning in English

English meaning

• bow noun A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.

Senses

弓 is used for these senses in English:

• 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.
• shortbow A small bow that has a strong tension, and is usually about a meter tall.

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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