noun🔗ShareBogenA weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows."The hunter carefully aimed the bow and released the arrow. "Der Jäger zielte sorgfältig mit dem Bogen und ließ den Pfeil los.weaponsportmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBogen, KrümmungA curved bend in a rod or planar surface, or in a linear formation such as a river (see oxbow)."The river had a graceful bow in the middle of the park. "Der Fluss hatte eine anmutige Krümmung mitten im Park.naturegeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBogenA rod with horsehair (or an artificial substitute) stretched between the ends, used for playing various stringed musical instruments."The violinist carefully tuned her bow before starting to practice. "Die Geigerin stimmte ihren Bogen sorgfältig, bevor sie mit dem Üben begann.musicutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBogen, StreichinstrumentA stringed instrument (chordophone), consisting of a stick with a single taut cord stretched between the ends, most often played by plucking."My grandfather plays a beautiful bow in the evenings. "Mein Großvater spielt abends einen wunderschönen Bogen.musicutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchleifeA type of knot with two loops, used to tie together two cords such as shoelaces or apron strings, and frequently used as decoration, such as in gift-wrapping."The gift-wrapping instructions showed how to tie a bow around the present. "Die Geschenkverpackungsanleitung zeigte, wie man eine Schleife um das Geschenk bindet.appearancestylewearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBogen, KrümmungAnything bent or curved, such as a rainbow."The rainbow was a beautiful bow across the sky after the storm. "Der Regenbogen war ein wunderschöner Bogen über dem Himmel nach dem Sturm.natureappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJoch, KummetThe U-shaped piece which goes around the neck of an ox and fastens it to the yoke."The farmer carefully placed the thick wooden bow around the ox's neck before attaching it to the yoke. "Der Bauer legte das dicke Holzjoch vorsichtig um den Hals des Ochsen, bevor er es am Joch befestigte.agricultureanimalmachineutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBügelEither of the arms of a pair of spectacles, running from the side of the lens to behind the wearer's ear."The glasses' bows were broken, so she couldn't wear them to school. "Die Bügel der Brille waren kaputt, also konnte sie sie nicht in der Schule tragen.appearancebodypartwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBogenAny instrument consisting of an elastic rod, with ends connected by a string, employed for giving reciprocating motion to a drill, or for preparing and arranging hair, fur, etc., used by hatters."The tailor used a specialized bow to shape the fur for the new winter hats. "Der Schneider benutzte einen speziellen Bogen, um das Fell für die neuen Winterhüte zu formen.utensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEin alter QuadrantA crude sort of quadrant formerly used for taking the sun's altitude at sea."The captain used the old bow to calculate the sun's height above the horizon. "Der Kapitän benutzte den alten Quadranten, um die Höhe der Sonne über dem Horizont zu berechnen.nauticaltechnologyastronomydevicescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBügel(saddlery) Two pieces of wood which form the arched forward part of a saddletree."The carpenter carefully measured the bow of the saddletree before attaching the leather straps. "Der Zimmermann maß sorgfältig den Bügel des Sattelbaums, bevor er die Lederriemen anbrachte.partvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlüsselkopfThe part of a key that is not inserted into the lock and that is used to turn the key."The key's bow is smooth and easy to turn. "Der Schlüsselkopf ist glatt und leicht zu drehen.partmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit einem Bogen spielenTo play music on (a stringed) instrument using a bow."The musician bowed his violin expertly."Der Musiker spielte meisterhaft mit dem Bogen auf seiner Geige.musicutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich biegen, sich krümmenTo become bent or curved."The shelf bowed under the weight of the books."Das Regal bog sich unter dem Gewicht der Bücher.actionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBiegen, krümmenTo make something bend or curve."The gardener carefully bowed the tall sunflower stems to keep them from breaking in the wind. "Der Gärtner bog die hohen Sonnenblumenstiele vorsichtig, um zu verhindern, dass sie im Wind brachen.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBeherrschen, dominieren, sich verbeugen, neigenTo exercise powerful or controlling influence over; to bend, figuratively; to turn; to incline."The teacher bowed her authority over the class when she spoke firmly about the upcoming test. "Die Lehrerin übte ihre Autorität über die Klasse aus, als sie fest über die bevorstehende Prüfung sprach.attitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePremiere haben, debütierenTo premiere."Cronenberg’s "Cosmopolis" bows in Cannes this week."Cronenbergs „Cosmopolis“ feiert diese Woche in Cannes Premiere.entertainmentmediacultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerbeugung, KnicksA gesture, usually showing respect, made by inclining the head or bending forward at the waist; a reverence"He made a polite bow as he entered the room."Er machte eine höfliche Verbeugung, als er den Raum betrat.cultureritualtraditionsignactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich verbeugen, knicksenTo bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference."That singer always bows towards her audience for some reason."Diese Sängerin verbeugt sich aus irgendeinem Grund immer vor ihrem Publikum.cultureritualactiontraditionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDebütieren, erscheinenTo debut."The new student will bow to the school on Monday. "Der neue Schüler wird am Montag sein Debüt an der Schule geben.entertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich beugen, nachgebenTo defer (to something)."I bow to your better judgement in the matter."Ich beuge mich in dieser Angelegenheit Ihrem besseren Urteilsvermögen.attitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnweisen, befehlenTo give a direction, indication, or command to by bowing."The teacher bowed to the class, indicating it was time to start the lesson. "Der Lehrer wies die Klasse an, als er sich verbeugte, um anzuzeigen, dass es Zeit war, mit der Lektion zu beginnen.actioncommunicationdirectionsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBugThe front of a boat or ship."The captain steered the boat, keeping the bow pointed towards the harbor entrance. "Der Kapitän steuerte das Boot und hielt den Bug auf die Hafeneinfahrt gerichtet.nauticalpartvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBugmannThe rower that sits in the seat closest to the bow of the boat."The bow in the rowboat is responsible for steering the boat. "Der Bugmann im Ruderboot ist für das Steuern des Bootes verantwortlich.nauticalsportsailingpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAst, ZweigA firm branch of a tree."When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall."Wenn der Ast bricht, wird die Wiege fallen.natureplantpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGalgenThe gallows."The prisoner was led to the bow, and the crowd gathered to witness the execution. "Der Gefangene wurde zum Galgen geführt, und die Menge versammelte sich, um die Hinrichtung mitzuerleben.lawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading