bowing (Meaning)

Wordnet

bowing (n)

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument

Wordnet

bowing (s)

showing an excessively deferential manner

Webster

bowing (p. pr. & vb. n.)

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Webster

bowing (n.)

The act or art of managing the bow in playing on stringed instruments.

In hatmaking, the act or process of separating and distributing the fur or hair by means of a bow, to prepare it for felting.

bowing Sentence Examples

  1. The actor gave a respectful bowing gesture to the audience at the end of his performance.
  2. The trees were bowing gently in the wind as if paying homage to nature's force.
  3. In many cultures, bowing is a customary greeting signifying respect and humility.
  4. The weight of the heavy snow caused the branches to start bowing under the pressure.
  5. She felt a sense of reverence as she witnessed the monks bowing in prayer at the temple.
  6. The violinist's bowing technique was flawless, drawing out exquisite melodies from the instrument.
  7. The old bridge showed signs of wear, with some of its planks bowing under the constant traffic.
  8. He made a slight bowing motion as he acknowledged the presence of his guests.
  9. The tradition of bowing in martial arts symbolizes respect for one's opponent and the art itself.
  10. The elegant swans gracefully performed a series of bowing movements as they glided across the water.

FAQs About the word bowing

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting, managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument, showing an excess

weeping,nodding, falling, bowed, hanging, floppy, declining, dangling,descending, stooping

stiff, erect, inflexible,upright, erect, stiff, unbending, inflexible, rigid, upright

The actor gave a respectful bowing gesture to the audience at the end of his performance.

The trees were bowing gently in the wind as if paying homage to nature's force.

In many cultures, bowing is a customary greeting signifying respect and humility.

The weight of the heavy snow caused the branches to start bowing under the pressure.