bows
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈbaʊz// bows
n. knots made with two loops, often used to tie shoes or decorate gifts. You also use a bow to shoot arrows or play a violin.
n. decorative knots consisting of two loops and two loose ends; also refers to a curved piece of wood used for shooting arrows or playing stringed instruments.
She tied the ribbon into two neat bows on the gift.
The archer carefully checked the tension of his wooden bows before the competition began.
While the violinist applied fresh rosin to her bows, the stagehands finished decorating the hall with large silk bows to match the festive theme of the evening.
Usage
The plural form of 'bow'. Note that as a noun, it rhymes with 'goes', whereas the verb 'to bow' (to bend the body) rhymes with 'cows'.