# bowed

/ˈbaʊd/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bowed
Updated: 2026-05-04

## Definition

bent or curved, like a bow. You use this to describe something that is not straight.

For teachers: 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.

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