bow

A bow is a weapon whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows.

A bow is a curved bend. Such as in a river or road.

A bow is a long stick-like object with horsehair, used for playing stringed musical instruments.

A bow is a type of knot with two loops, such as used to tie shoes or strings on a dress, or to make something pretty, such as in gifts.

To play music on (a stringed instrument) using a bow.

Example: The musician bowed his violin expertly.