bowed

Definitions of bowed

1. adjective

   forming or resembling an arch
   synonyms: arced, arched, arching, arciform, arcuate

   curved, curving

   having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
2. adjective

   have legs that curve outward at the knees
   synonyms: bandy, bandy-legged, bowleg, bowlegged

   unfit

   not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition
3. adjective

   of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
   synonyms:

   arco

   (of instruments in the violin family) to be played with the bow

   antonyms:

   plucked

   of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum

   pizzicato

   (of instruments in the violin family) to be plucked with the finger
4. adjective

   showing an excessively deferential manner
   synonyms: bowing

   submissive

   inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination