1. the act of bending the head or body forward as a sign of respect, greeting, or acknowledgment
2. the technique of playing a stringed instrument with a bow
Usage: music

1. present participle of bow: bending the head or body forward
2. present participle of bow: playing a stringed instrument with a bow
Usage: music

Examples

• The actor acknowledged the applause by bowing deeply to the audience.
• Traditional Japanese culture emphasizes the importance of proper bowing etiquette.
• Her violin teacher corrected her bowing technique during the lesson.
• The cellist’s smooth bowing produced a beautiful, sustained tone.
• He was bowing respectfully to the elderly woman as she passed.
• The orchestra members were bowing their instruments in perfect synchronization.
• After the performance, the musicians spent time bowing to the appreciative crowd.