bowing
noun
1. bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
Similar word(s): bow, obeisance
Definition categories: communication, reverence, gesture, motion
2. managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument
- the violinist's bowing was excellent
Definition categories: act, playing
Sentences with bowing as a noun:
- The courtier had practiced his bowing.
- The heavy books caused a bowing in the shelf.
verb
1. present participle of bow (bend)