Bow and Curtain-raiser

Bow noun - Something that curves or is curved.

Curtain-raiser and bow are semantically related In some cases you can use "Curtain-raiser" instead a noun "Bow".

Nearby Words: bowed, bowing, bowline

Curtain-raiser noun - A performance, activity, or event that precedes and sets the stage for the main event.

Bow and curtain-raiser are semantically related in ceremony marking the beginning of stage topic. Sometimes you can use "Bow" instead a noun phrase "Curtain-raiser".