Bowing Definition

bōiŋ
noun
The manner or technique of using the bow in playing a violin, cello, etc.
Webster's New World

The act of bending at the waist, as a sign of respect or greeting.

The courtier had practiced his bowing.
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A bending.

The heavy books caused a bowing in the shelf.
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verb

Present participle of bow. (bend)

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Other Word Forms of Bowing

Noun

Singular:
bowing
Plural:
bowings

Bowing Sentence Examples

  • Charles knelt before him, bowing his head.

  • He shook his head in defeat and opened the door for her, bowing deeply.

  • Another important result of the investigation was that the phase of vibration of the fork was not altered by bowing it, the amplitude alone changing.

  • Gladstone, bowing at once to the verdict of the people, resigned office, and Lord Salisbury returned to power.

  • He died on the 22nd of December 1419, and all visitors to the Baptistery at Florence may admire, under its high baldacchino, the sombre figure sculptured by Donatello of the dethroned pontiff, who had at least the merit of bowing his head under his chastisement, and of contributing by his passive resignation to the extinction of the series of popes which sprang from the council of Pisa.

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Words Starting With

BBOBOW

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GNGING

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