Bow and Elbow

Bow

Bow noun - Something that curves or is curved.

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

Nearby Words: bowed, bowing, bowline

Elbow noun - Hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped.

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Bow and elbow are semantically related in angular part of arm topic. Sometimes you can use "Bow" instead a noun "Elbow".

Nearby Words: elbowed, elbowing

short	short bow	short elbow
stiff	stiff bow	stiff elbow
small	small bow	small elbow
massive	massive bow	massive elbow
Other adjectives: little, white, double, red.

way

bow way

elbow way

City of Heroes: Going Rogue introduced the Praetoria salute: Feet together, right hand outstretched, palm down, then bend elbow, placing hand over heart, then bow head.

Source: Strange Salute
Hollywood Dress Code: Red Tornado's alter-ego, Professor Ulthoon, in bow tie and tweed jacket with elbow patches.

Source: Western Animation / Batman: The Brave and the Bold

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Elbow or Bow. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/bow/elbow.

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