bowed

/baʊd/
adjective
  1. Bent forward, especially as a sign of respect, submission, or physical strain.
    • The old man walked with a bowed back after years of hard work.
    • The branches were bowed under the weight of the heavy snow.
    • She stood with her head bowed, waiting for the verdict.
  2. Curved or bent into a rounded shape.
    • He held a bowed piece of metal that had been twisted in the accident.
    • The bridge had a slightly bowed arch that made it look elegant.
    • The bowed window gave the old house a charming look.
verb
  1. Past tense of bow: bent forward at the waist as a greeting, sign of respect, or acknowledgment.
    • He bowed to the queen before leaving the room.
    • The performer bowed deeply after the final song.
    • She bowed her head in prayer.
  2. Past tense of bow: bent or curved something under pressure or weight.
    • The heavy load bowed the shelf in the middle.
    • The wind bowed the trees nearly to the ground.
    • He bowed the wire into a perfect circle.
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