Phrase guide

musical bow

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈmjuːzɪkəl ˈbəʊ/
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noun

Meaning 1

A simple musical instrument consisting of a string supported by a flexible wooden bearer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Narrower terms: uhadi

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Afrikaans: strykstok — simple musical instrument
  • German: Bogen — simple musical instrument
  • Mongolian: хил (xil) — simple musical instrument
  • Russian: смычо́к (smyčók) — simple musical instrument
  • Serbo-Croatian: гу̀дало — simple musical instrument
  • Serbo-Croatian: gùdalo — simple musical instrument