embow

/ (ɪmˈbəʊ) /

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verb

(tr) to design or create (a structure) in the form of an arch or vault

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Derived forms of embow

embowed, adjectiveembowment, noun

Words nearby embow

emboss, embossed, embothrium, embouchure, embourgeoisement, embow, embowed, embowel, embower, embrace, embraceor

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