fiddle bow

[ boh for 1, 2; bou for 3 ]

/ boʊ for 1, 2; baʊ for 3 /

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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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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

Origin of fiddle bow

First recorded in 1820–30

The fiddle-bow, however, affords only one example of a rule which is equally well exemplified by many humbler tools.
Progress and History|Various
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.
Great Violinists And Pianists|George T. Ferris
She had an exaggerated form of fiddle bow, a long bowsprit and two tall masts on which sails might easily have been set.
The Island Mystery|George A. Birmingham
Then, while the terrible Folker guarded the door with his fiddle bow, one side of which was a trenchant sword, the battle began.
National Epics|Kate Milner Rabb

Gin an mon does his work, Colston wadna gi' a fiddle bow for what's i' the heart o' him.
Prairie Flowers|James B. Hendryx