Word
bowing
Phoneticsbow·ing
/ˈbaʊɪŋ/
Definition
n. the act of bending your head or body forward to show respect or to say hello. It is also the way a musician moves a bow across the strings of an instrument like a violin.
n. the act of inclining the head or body as a gesture of respect, submission, or salutation. In a musical context, refers to the technique or style of using a bow on a stringed instrument.
Examples
“The actor took a final bowing after the show ended.”
“The diplomat's deep bowing was seen as a sign of great respect for the local traditions.”
“The conductor spent several hours refining the string section's bowing to ensure a consistent and fluid legato throughout the symphony's second movement.”
Examples
simple
“The actor took a final bowing after the show ended.”
contextual
“The diplomat's deep bowing was seen as a sign of great respect for the local traditions.”
complex
“The conductor spent several hours refining the string section's bowing to ensure a consistent and fluid legato throughout the symphony's second movement.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the general technique of playing a stringed instrument; countable when referring to a specific instance of bending the body.
Real-World Examples
“Tehran gives Swedish official 48 hours to leave as Iran says Stockholm is bowing down to outside pressure.” “But Iranian officials have shown no public sign of bowing to pressure.” Scan code
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