Definitions

1. noun

The part of a bow (especially a violin) that is pressed against the body to produce sound.

“The musician carefully placed the embow against her side to achieve the desired tone.”

2. verb

To press the bow against the body of a stringed instrument, especially a violin, to produce sound.

“She learned to embow the violin with precision and control.”

3. verb

To enclose or cover with a bow (especially a ribbon or strip of material)

“The ribbon was carefully embowed around the gift to create a beautiful presentation.”