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fiddle bow
[ boh bou ]
noun
- a bow with which the strings of the violin or a similar instrument are set in vibration.
- a bow for driving the arbor of a small lathe, as one used by watchmakers.
- Nautical. clipper bow.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fiddle bow1
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Example Sentences
The fiddle-bow, however, affords only one example of a rule which is equally well exemplified by many humbler tools.
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.
She had an exaggerated form of fiddle bow, a long bowsprit and two tall masts on which sails might easily have been set.
Then, while the terrible Folker guarded the door with his fiddle bow, one side of which was a trenchant sword, the battle began.
Gin an mon does his work, Colston wadna gi' a fiddle bow for what's i' the heart o' him.
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