bob vs bow

bob and bow both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bob	Yes	No	Yes	No
bow	Yes	No	Yes	No

bob (noun)	bow (noun)
a short abrupt inclination (as of the head)	a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
a short or shortened tail of certain animals	a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line	a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string	a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism	a decorative interlacing of ribbons
a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around	something curved in shape
a former monetary unit in Great Britain	front part of a vessel or aircraft
	an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
	bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

bob (verb)	bow (verb)
cut hair in the style of a bob	bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect	yield to another's wish or opinion
remove or shorten the tail of an animal	bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
move up and down repeatedly in a quick, short movement	bend one's back forward from the waist on down
ride a bobsled	play on a stringed instrument with a bow