upbow UK /ˈʌpbəʊ/US /ˈʌpboʊ/noun 1verb 1forms 3 noun1 •A note performed on a string instrument by drawing the bow upward or to the left across the instrument, moving the point of contact from the bow's tip toward the frog. verb1 •To bend or arc upwards. formsupbowed · upbowing · upbows