Bowed (5)
(Other definitions for nodded that I've seen before include "Moved head as sign of assent" , "Indicated assent with head movement" , "Signalled affirmation" , "Signified assent" , "Bent the head in sleepiness" .)
'bowed' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for arced that I've seen before include "Forming a curve" , "Cared about being curved" , "Moved in curved path" , "Discharged" , "Moved in a curve" .)
'bowed' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for bent that I've seen before include "Curved, crooked" , "Sharply curved, grass" , "Crooked - tendency" , "Crooked; grass" , "Determined - sounds crooked" .)