bow the back (verb)

  • 1bow out — verb 1. remove oneself from an obligation He bowed out when he heard how much work was involved • Syn: ↑chicken out, ↑back off, ↑pull out, ↑back down • Hypernyms: ↑retire, ↑withdraw …

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  • 2back down — verb 1. move backwards from a certain position (Freq. 2) The bully had to back down • Syn: ↑back up, ↑back off • Derivationally related forms: ↑backdown • Hypernyms: ↑ …

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  • 3back off — verb 1. move backwards from a certain position (Freq. 6) The bully had to back down • Syn: ↑back up, ↑back down • Derivationally related forms: ↑backdown (for: ↑back …

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  • 4bow|string — «BOH STRIHNG», noun, verb, stringed or strung, string|ing. –n. 1. a strong cord stretched from the ends of a bow, pulled back by the archer and then released to send the arrow forward. 2. a cord like this. –v.t. to strangle with a bowstring;… …

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  • 5back — 1. noun 1) Syn: spine, backbone, spinal column, vertebral column 2) the back of the house Syn: rear; Nautical stern 3) the back of the queue Syn: end …

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  • 6The Neptunes discography — The Neptunes are a two member producing group consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo. This discography lists the recorded performances as a duo and individuals. It also lists the writing and production credits as The Neptunes, as Williams… …

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  • 7bow and scrape — verb /ˈbaʊəndskreɪp/ a) to make a deep bow with the right leg drawn back (thus scraping the floor), left hand pressed across the abdomen, right arm held aside. b) to show excessive politeness or servility. Syn: make a leg …

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  • 9The Boats of the "Glen Carrig" — Infobox Book | name = The Boats of Glen Carrig title orig = translator = image caption = dust jacket of The Boats of Glen Carrig author = William Hope Hodgson illustrator = cover artist = country = United Kingdom language = English series = genre …

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  • 10pull back — verb 1. pull back or move away or backward (Freq. 1) The enemy withdrew The limo pulled away from the curb • Syn: ↑withdraw, ↑retreat, ↑pull away, ↑draw back, ↑recede, ↑ …

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