English

Adjective

bow-faced ‎(not comparable)

1. Having the front surface arced or bowed outward.
   • 1899, J. M. Smith, "Artificial Dentures", Western Dental Journal 13(1): 9

     If the lower teeth are prominent, I use what are called bow-faced teeth; make the gum a little concave rather than convex, then the lip will draw down to the teeth, rather than fly up over the gum.

   • 1990, Timothy O. Bakke, "State-of-the-Art Houses": "Bow house", Popular Science 236(1): 58

     Southern exposure. That's what this bow-faced house by Minneapolis-based architect Jay Boyle requires.