Meaning & use
bowing
The act of bending the body forward at the waist as a gesture of respect or greeting.
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The dancers ended the performance with a deep, synchronized bowing to the audience.
Proper bowing is an important part of etiquette in traditional Japanese culture.
A note on using this word
In music, "bowing" also refers to the technique and direction used to draw a bow across a stringed instrument.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
The technique of moving a bow across the strings of an instrument such as a violin.
Her smooth bowing gave the melody a warm, connected sound.
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