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bowing
noun(bow-ing)
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
Synonyms: bow, obeisance,
bowing
adjective(bow-ing)
showing an excessively deferential manner
Synonyms: bowed,
bowing
noun(bow-ing)
managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument
Examples:
The violinist's bowing was excellent.

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