adj
Uncommon
bowed
bohd
Bowed (adj) means Bent or curved, often under weight or pressure. Example: “The old shelf was bowed in the middle from years of heavy books.”
adj
1
Bent or curved, often under weight or pressure.
"A bowed tendon is one of the most serious leg problems for racehorses ."
— T. A. Landers, Professional Care of the Racehorse (2006)
"The old shelf was bowed in the middle from years of heavy books."
"Replace any badly bowed studs, or fix a bowed stud by making a cut into the bowed area, forcing the stud straight, and bracing it with a 1x cleat (see the bottom illustration at right)."
— Larry Haun, Vincent Laurence (2002)
2
Played using a bow, as with a violin or cello.
"The bowed strings gave the piece a mournful sound."
How to use bowed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCurved or bent, or (of a stringed instrument) played with a bow.
Common pairings
bowed legs
a bowed instrument
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What does “bowed” mean?
The word “bowed” means bent or curved, often under weight or pressure. In plain terms, curved or bent, or (of a stringed instrument) played with a bow.
How do you pronounce “bowed”?
“Bowed” is pronounced bohd (/boʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “bowed” in a sentence?
Here is “bowed” used in a sentence: “The old shelf was bowed in the middle from years of heavy books.”
What part of speech is “bowed”?
“Bowed” is an adjective.
Is “bowed” a common word?
“Bowed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bowed” have?
“Bowed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: bent or curved, often under weight or pressure.
