Bowing: meaning, definitions and examples

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bowing

 

[ หˆbaสŠษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

music

The technique of playing a string instrument with a bow, typically used in classical music.

Synonyms

playing with a bow, using a bow

Examples of usage

  • She was a master of bowing on the violin.
  • The cellist demonstrated perfect bowing technique.
Context #2 | Noun

greeting

The act of bending the body forward as a gesture of respect or greeting.

Synonyms

bend, obeisance

Examples of usage

  • He greeted the king with a deep bow.
  • The students showed their appreciation with a bow.
Context #3 | Verb

music

To play a string instrument with a bow.

Synonyms

play with a bow, use a bow

Examples of usage

  • She was bowing the cello beautifully.
  • The musician bowed the violin with skill.

Translations

Translations of the word "bowing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reverรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅเค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verbeugung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membungkuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะบะปั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ukล‚on

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠ่พžๅ„€ (ojigi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉvรฉrence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reverencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸilme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ˆ (jeol)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุญู†ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบklona

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบklon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ž ่บฌ (jลซgลng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ priklon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beygja sig

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั–ะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฎแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™yilmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reverencia

Word origin

The word 'bowing' has a rich history, stemming from the Old English word 'buga', meaning 'to bend'. The use of a bow in music dates back centuries, with the technique being refined over time. In terms of greeting, bowing has been a common form of respect in various cultures around the world. The word has evolved to encompass both musical and ceremonial meanings, symbolizing grace and reverence.

See also: bough, bow, bowed, bowgun, longbow, unbowed.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,283, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.