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bowing

[ˈbaʊɪŋ]

bowing Definition

  • 1the act of bending the head or upper body as a sign of respect or greeting
  • 2the action of playing a stringed instrument with a bow

Using bowing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bowing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The audience showed their appreciation by bowing to the performers.

  • Example

    She gave a deep bow before leaving the stage.

  • Example

    He is an expert in bowing the cello.

  • Example

    The violinist's bowing technique was flawless.

bowing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bowing

Phrases with bowing

  • to acknowledge applause by bowing

    Example

    After the performance, the actors took a bow.

  • to withdraw from a situation or activity

    Example

    Due to personal reasons, she decided to bow out of the competition.

  • bow and scrape

    to behave obsequiously or submissively

    Example

    He always bows and scrapes in front of his boss.

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Summary: bowing in Brief

Bowing [ˈbaʊɪŋ] can refer to two things: bending the head or upper body as a sign of respect or greeting, and playing a stringed instrument with a bow. Examples include 'The audience showed their appreciation by bowing to the performers,' and 'He is an expert in bowing the cello.' Phrases like 'take a bow' and 'bow out' are also commonly used.

How do native speakers use this expression?

Well,

another

explanation

is

that

the

act

of

bowing,

where

you

put

one

leg

behind

the

other

leg

and

bend

at

the

knee,

looks

like

a

"break"

in

the

leg.