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bow vs arc

arc vs bow

bow and arc both are nouns.

bow and arc both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bow Yes No Yes No
arc Yes No Yes No
As nouns, bow and arc are synonyms defined as:
  • bow and arc: something curved in shape
bow (noun) arc (noun)
a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments a continuous portion of a circle
a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow something curved in shape
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
a decorative interlacing of ribbons
something curved in shape
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
bow (verb) arc (verb)
bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head form an arch or curve
yield to another's wish or opinion
bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
play on a stringed instrument with a bow
Difference between bow and arc

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