Bowing has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Adjective
Noun
1
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
2
managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument
"the violinist's bowing was excellent"
3
The act of bending at the waist, as a sign of respect or greeting.
Verb
1
present participle and gerund of bow (all senses)
Adjective
1
showing an excessively deferential manner
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