He adjusted his bow-tie before stepping onto the stage.

During rehearsal, the conductor asked the first violins to play the down bow more firmly to accent the opening phrase.

At the shrine, visitors bow down before the statue to show their reverence.

His constant bowing and scraping made the visiting dignitary uncomfortable.

Her up bow produced a warm, focused tone that completed the phrase.

The conductor signaled for more down bows to emphasize the phrase.

Before the concert, the conductor reminded the violinists to adjust their up bows so the crescendos would sound precise.

She spent the entire evening bowing and scraping before the visiting dignitaries.

The old rodeo saddle, with its worn saddle-bow, was displayed in the museum.

The saddler replaced the worn saddle-bows on several antique saddles to preserve their shape.