play bows

A form of play bow — A posture used by dogs to invite play behavior. The front part of the chest is brought low to the ground and the forelegs are extended.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of play bow
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APA

play bows. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/play%20bows

MLA

“play bows.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/play%20bows. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “play bows,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/play%20bows.

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