bow vs decoration

decoration vs bow

bow and decoration both are nouns.

bow is a verb but decoration is not a verb.

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

As nouns, decoration is a hypernym of bow; that is, decoration is a word with a broader meaning than bow:

bow: a decorative interlacing of ribbons
decoration: something used to beautify

Other hypernyms of bow include ornament, ornamentation.

bow (noun)	decoration (noun)
a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments	the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)
a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments	something used to beautify
a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow	an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
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)	decoration (verb)
bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
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 decoration

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