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stick vs bow

bow vs stick

stick and bow both are nouns.

stick and bow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stick Yes No Yes No
bow Yes No Yes No
As nouns, bow is a hyponym of stick; that is, bow is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than stick:
  • stick: an implement consisting of a length of wood
  • bow: a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
Other hyponyms of stick include club, divining rod, dowser, dowsing rod, water finder, waterfinder, drumstick, linstock, matchstick, mahlstick, maulstick, backsword, fencing stick, singlestick, spindle, staff, stob, swizzle stick, walking stick.
stick (noun) bow (noun)
threat of a penalty a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
an implement consisting of a length of wood a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
a long thin implement resembling a length of wood a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane a decorative interlacing of ribbons
a long implement (usually made of wood) that is shaped so that hockey or polo players can hit a puck or ball something curved in shape
informal terms for the leg front part of a vessel or aircraft
a rectangular quarter pound block of butter or margarine an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
a small thin branch of a tree bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
stick (verb) bow (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous yield to another's wish or opinion
stick to firmly bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation bend one's back forward from the waist on down
put, fix, force, or implant play on a stringed instrument with a bow
pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed
pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument
fasten with an adhesive material like glue
fasten with or as with pins or nails
fasten into place by fixing an end or point into something
cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface
be in a certain place and not leave
be loyal to
endure
be a devoted follower or supporter
be or become fixed
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