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/baʊd/ verb, past tense of 'bow' · British & US
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What does bowed mean?

verb, past tense of 'bow'

past tense of 'bow', to bend or incline the head or upper part of the body as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame, or to curve or bend something, such as a stringed instrument.

Example

"She bowed her head in respect as the national anthem played."

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