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a device made of a flexible, curved strip of wood (sometimes, of metal) with both ends tied tightly with a string, used for shooting arrows; a bow.
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the art and science of shooting with bow and arrows; archery.
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a bend, curve.
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a troop of soldiers equipped with bows and arrows.
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the big sized, deciduous tree Stereospermum Sauveolens of Bignoniaceae family with yellow wood, which is used in making tea chests.
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(jain.) a unit of linear (esp. of height) equal to 72-88 inches.
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an ancient unit of linear measure.
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an arc or ring containing the colours of the spectrum in consecutive bands, formed in the sky by the refraction, reflection, and dispersion of light in rain or fog; a rainbow.
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a slender stick strung along its length with horsehairs, drawn across the strings of a violin, cello, etc. to play it;a bow.
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(fig.) a humble, modest person.
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the ninth sign of the zodiac; Sagittarius.