Word Adjective
bowed
adj.
B1 Intermediate US /ˈbaʊd/ bowed
Definition
adj.bent or curved, like a bow. You use this to describe something that is not straight.
adj.having a curved or bent shape; often used to describe posture, limbs, or objects under tension.
Examples
“The old tree had a bowed trunk.”
“She stood with bowed shoulders after carrying the heavy boxes all morning.”
“The ancient bridge, bowed by centuries of traffic, still stood firm against the river's relentless current.”
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated