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Explain the meaning of the word 'bow' used in the poem.
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The word 'bow' in the poem refers to a rainbow, which is an arch of colours appearing in the sky. The poet uses 'bow' to describe the rainbow as a beautiful curved bridge that connects the earth to the sky.
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Explanation
The chapter presents Christina Rossetti's poem 'The Rainbow' where the word 'bow' is used metaphorically. In the context 'But the bow that bridges heaven,' the poet refers to the rainbow as a bow-shaped bridge across the sky. This is different from other meanings of 'bow' such as a weapon for shooting arrows or the act of bending forward.