Cupid carries me tightly strung to launch his golden dart, yet you tie me upon a box of sweets before you give away your heart. What single word am I?
A bow
This puzzle hinges on two completely distinct definitions of the word 'bow.' It denotes the weapon Cupid draws to fire arrows into lovers, as well as the decorative loop of ribbon knotted over Valentine presents.
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