 bowing |
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| 1. | [ noun ] bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame | |
| Synonyms: | obeisance bow | |
| Related terms: | gesture kowtow curtsy scrape salaam genuflection crouch | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] showing an excessively deferential manner | |
| Synonyms: | bowed | |
| Related terms: | submissive | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (music,performing arts) managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument | |
| Examples: | "the violinist's bowing was excellent" |
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| Related terms: | playing spiccato | |
| Similar spelling: |
bong bongo Bouwens booyong |
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