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bow vs weapon

weapon vs bow

bow and weapon both are nouns.

bow is a verb but weapon is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bow Yes No Yes No
weapon Yes No No No
As nouns, weapon is a hypernym of bow; that is, weapon is a word with a broader meaning than bow:
  • bow: a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
  • weapon: any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
Other hypernyms of bow include arm, weapon system.
bow (noun) weapon (noun)
a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments a means of persuading or arguing
a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
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) weapon (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
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