upbow Meaning & Definition
What Does Upbow Mean?
Upbow is used as a noun meaning A note performed on a string instrument by drawing the bow upward or to the left across the instrument, moving the point of contact from the bow's tip toward the frog. As a verb, it means To bend or arc upwards.
Upbow: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈʌpbəʊ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | upbows |
| Verb forms | upbows, upbowing, upbowed |
Upbow Definition (Noun)
- A note performed on a string instrument by drawing the bow upward or to the left across the instrument, moving the point of contact from the bow's tip toward the frog.
Upbow as a Verb
- To bend or arc upwards.
Synonyms of Upbow
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Upbow synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Upbow
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Upbow in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
upbow (plural upbows)
upbow (third-person singular simple present upbows, present participle upbowing, simple past and past participle upbowed)
Origin of Upbow
From up + bow.
Upbow Pronunciation
You say upbow as //ˈʌpbəʊ//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Upbow
Is upbow a noun or a verb?
Upbow is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of upbow?
The plural of upbow is upbows.
What is the past tense of upbow?
The past tense of upbow is upbowed. The present participle is upbowing.