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bowfront

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having an outward curving front.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • bowfront furniture

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bow-fronted

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Having a bow window in front.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • bowfront houses

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

having an outward curving front

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a bowfront dresser
  • a bowfront house

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From bow + front.