Riddle

A three-letter word I'm sure you know, I can be on a boat or a sleigh in the snow, I'm pals with the rain and honor a king, But my favorite use is attached to a string. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.A sail
B.A flag
C.A knot
D.A bow
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 4 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A bow

Why this is the answer

"Bow" names the front of a boat and the curved runner-tip of a sleigh, forms a rainbow with rain, is offered as a gesture of respect to a king, and is also the string-holding weapon used to shoot an arrow.

This riddle is filed under Rhyming Riddles and rated Medium.

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