the curved notch of a bow.

(beauty, tidiness, elegance) to be lost.

to collapse suddenly.

(the body) to become thin.

the bearing or undergoing of pain, distress.

great effort or a series of efforts; physical or mental exertion.

to suffer or undergo pain, distress.

to make great efforts or attempts; to physically or mentally exert oneself.

to lose weight; to get (one's burden) reduced.

to become weak; to lose one's influence, ability, capacity, etc.

(a cereal plant) to put forth a spike bearing grains.

to become very cold.

to make a vocal sound.