Bowing (Noun)
Meaning 1
Managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument; "the violinist's bowing was excellent".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
Bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The king's subjects showed their respect by bowing deeply as he passed by.
- In a traditional Japanese ceremony, the participants began by bowing to each other as a sign of respect.
- After losing the game, the team was seen bowing their heads in shame and disappointment.
- As the guest of honor arrived, the host began bowing low to greet him warmly.
- In a sign of reverence, the pilgrims were bowing to the sacred statue as they prayed for guidance.