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face
Noun
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A face is the front part of the head.
His face was red with embarrassment.
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A look or expression on the face.
He made a face at the bitter medicine.
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One side of a many-sided shape.
A dodecahedron has twelve faces.
face
Verb
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If mathx/math faces mathy/math, the front of mathx/math is pointing in the direction of mathy/math.
Please face me when I speak to you.
The store faces the bank.
It's hard to face the fact that his wife is gone.
You have to face the bully.
bow
Noun 1
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A bow is a weapon whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows.
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A bow is a curved bend. Such as in a river or road.
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A bow is a long stick-like object with horsehair, used for playing stringed musical instruments.
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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.
bow
Verb 1
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To play music on (a stringed instrument) using a bow.
The musician bowed his violin expertly.
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To become bent or curved.
The shelf bowed under the weight of the books.
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To make something bend or curve.
bow
Noun 2
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To bend the waist or head forward toward someone, usually showing respect.
He bowed politely as he entered the room.
bow
Verb 2
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To bend oneself as a sign of respect.
bow
Noun 3
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The front of a boat or ship.