a device made of a flexible, curved strip of wood (sometimes, of metal)with both ends tied tightly with a string, used for shooting arrows; a bow.

the art and science of shooting with bow and arrows; archery.

a bend, curve.

a troop of soldiers equipped with bows and arrows.

the big sized, deciduous tree Stereospermum Sauveolens of Bignoniaceae family with yellow wood, which is used in making tea chests.

(jain.) a unit of linear (esp. of height) equal to 72-88 inches.

an ancient unit of linear measure.

an arc or ring containing the colors of the spectrum in consecutive bands, formed in the sky by the refraction, reflection, and dispersion of light in rain or fog; a rainbow.

a slender stick strung along its length with horsehairs, drawn across the strings of a violin, cello, etc. to play it; a bow.

(fig.) a humble, modest person.

the ninth sign of the zodiac; Sagittarius.

a draft of a law proposed to a lawmaking body; a bill.

a statement, usu. itemized, of charges for goods or services; invoice; a bill.

a variety in plantain, Musa paradisiaca of Musaceae family.

to hang oneself down or dangle loosely as from weakness, infirmity, etc.

to have necessary physical strength.

to perceive; to undersand; to know.

to become greater, as in number, size or strength; to grow in degree.

(a plant) to increase by natural development, as any living organism or part by assimilation of nutriment; increase in size or substance; to grow.

to grow fatter or thicker; to grow from within.

to change one's from the liquid to the solid state by loss of heat (as ice from water).

to become rough; to have coarse or uneven surface.

to become arrogant; to act overbearingly.

to be fixed or established firmly.

to be resolute; to have to determination.

to be built, formed.

to be expressed; to become evident, apparent or obvious.

to assume a physical form.

to spread oneself through out; to pervade.

to be subject to or to adhere to a rule, regulation, etc.

to become complex, complicated.

to close; to shut.

to drive (a sharp instrument, device, as a dagger, nail, etc.) into.

to make greater, as in number, size, strength or quality; to augment; to increase.

to tie; to fasten; to bind (with or as with a string, cord, etc.).

to make or cause to become stronger.

to fix or establish (something) firmly.

to restrain; to keep in check; to establish a control over.

to be closed, shut (as a door).

to bring to its goal or conclusion; to acccomplish.

to encourage or incite to act.

(in comp.) strong or stronger; robust.

large or larger.

many; more.

broad; wide.

thick or profound (as darkness, ignorance, etc.).

putting force on; coercive; compelling; compulsive.

harsh; unpleasant; ungentle.

firm; secure.

fat; corpulent.

having ability; efficient; competent; capable.

serious; solemn; grave.

condensed; denser; thicker.

excellent; of superior quality.

the right side or portion.

something that is on the right side.

of, pertaining to or located toward south of a person who is turned toward the rising sun; right.

opposing change in a liberal direction and usu. advocating maintenance of the established social, political or economic order, sometimes by authoritarian means; right.

a prefix denoting connection between members of a family by the remarriage of a parent.

the creeper Ipomoea pes-caprae ( = I. biloba) of Convolvulaceae family; goaṭs foot.