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 Martian Martian /ˈmɑːrʃən/

adjective

  1. () Of or relating to the planet Mars (or its fictional inhabitants)  ( Martian )
    of or relating to the planet Mars (or its fictional inhabitants)

noun

  1. () Imaginary people who live on the planet Mars  ( Martian )
    imaginary people who live on the planet Mars
      According to science fiction, Martians are inhabitants of the planet Mars.
    According to science fiction, Martians are inhabitants of the planet Mars.


 tree-frog tree-frog /ˈtriːˈfrɒg/

noun

  1. Any of various Old World arboreal frogs distinguished from true frogs by adhesive suckers on the toes  ( tree frog , tree-frog )
    any of various Old World arboreal frogs distinguished from true frogs by adhesive suckers on the toes
  2. Arboreal amphibians usually having adhesive disks at the tip of each toe; of southeast Asia and Australia and America  ( tree frog , tree toad , tree-frog )
    arboreal amphibians usually having adhesive disks at the tip of each toe; of southeast Asia and Australia and America


 Edam Edam /ˈiːdəm/

noun

  1. Mild yellow Dutch cheese made in balls encased in a red covering  ( Edam )
    mild yellow Dutch cheese made in balls encased in a red covering
     Edam cheese is a semi-hard cheese with a mild flavor, often used for snacking or slicing
    Edam cheese is a semi-hard cheese with a mild flavor, often used for snacking or slicing


 bow bow /ˈboʊ/

noun

  1. () A knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces  ( bowknot , bow )
    a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
      She tied a beautiful bow around the gift box.
    She tied a beautiful bow around the gift box.
  2. () A slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments  ( bow )
    a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
  3. () A weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow  ( bow )
    a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
     He carefully strung his bow, checking the tension on the string before taking his shot
    He carefully strung his bow, checking the tension on the string before taking his shot
  4. () Front part of a vessel or aircraft  ( fore , prow , stem , bow )
    front part of a vessel or aircraft
     He pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line
    he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line
  5. A stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments  ( bow )
    a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
  6. A decorative interlacing of ribbons  ( bow )
    a decorative interlacing of ribbons
  7. An appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience  ( bow , curtain call )
    an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
  8. Bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting  ( bow , bowing , obeisance )
    bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
  9. Something curved in shape  ( arc , bow )
    something curved in shape

verb

  1. () Bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head  ( bow down , bow )
    bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
     He bowed before the King
    He bowed before the King
     She bowed her head in shame
    She bowed her head in shame
  2. () Yield to another's wish or opinion  ( accede , defer , submit , bow , give in )
    yield to another's wish or opinion
     The government bowed to the military pressure
    The government bowed to the military pressure
  3. () Bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting  ( bow )
    bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
     He bowed before the King
    He bowed before the King
  4. Play on a stringed instrument with a bow  ( bow )
    play on a stringed instrument with a bow
  5. Bend one's back forward from the waist on down  ( bow , bend , stoop , crouch )
    bend one's back forward from the waist on down
     He crouched down
    he crouched down
     She bowed before the Queen
    She bowed before the Queen
     The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse
    The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse