покло́н — 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.
• kowtow verb To kneel and bow so low that the forehead touches the ground, as a sign of deep respect or submission.
• regards noun Good wishes sent to someone, often used to close a letter or message.

Senses

покло́н is used for these senses in English:

• bow A gesture, usually showing respect, made by inclining the head or bending forward at the waist; a reverence
• kowtow The act of kowtowing.
• regards A greeting to pass on to another person.

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.

kowtow — full definition

1. verb To kneel and bow so low that the forehead touches the ground, as a sign of deep respect or submission.
2. verb To act in an excessively submissive or obedient way toward someone.
3. noun The act of kowtowing.

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