bowing

(noun) bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting. Synonyms: bow, obeisance.

(noun) managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument. Example: "The violinist's bowing was excellent."

(verb) bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head. Synonyms: bow, bow down. Examples: "He bowed before the king." "She bowed her head in shame."

(verb) yield to another's wish or opinion. Synonyms: submit, bow, defer, accede, give in. Example: "The government bowed to the military pressure."

(verb) bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting. Synonyms: bow. Example: "He bowed before the king."

(verb) bend one's back forward from the waist on down. Synonyms: crouch, stoop, bend, bow. Examples: "He crouched down." "She bowed before the queen." "The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse."

(verb) play on a string instrument with a bow. Synonyms: bow.

(adj) showing an excessively deferential manner. Synonyms: bowed.