fiddle bow

[ boh bou ]

noun

1. a bow with which the strings of the violin or a similar instrument are set in vibration.
2. a bow for driving the arbor of a small lathe, as one used by watchmakers.
3. Nautical. clipper bow.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fiddle bow¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

The fiddle-bow, however, affords only one example of a rule which is equally well exemplified by many humbler tools.

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Ole Bull proved that he could handle a sword as well as a fiddle-bow, for in a few passes he wounded and disabled his antagonist.

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She had an exaggerated form of fiddle bow, a long bowsprit and two tall masts on which sails might easily have been set.

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Then, while the terrible Folker guarded the door with his fiddle bow, one side of which was a trenchant sword, the battle began.

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Gin an mon does his work, Colston wadna gi' a fiddle bow for what's i' the heart o' him.

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