ALL meanings of bowing
bow·ing
B b - noun bowing the technique of using the bow in playing a violin, viola, cello, or related instrument 3
- noun bowing the manner or technique of using the bow in playing a violin, cello, etc. 3
- noun bowing a flexible strip of wood or other material, bent by a string stretched between its ends, for shooting arrows: He drew the bow and sent the arrow to its target. 1
- noun bowing an instrument resembling this, used for various purposes, as rotating a drill or spindle, or loosening entangled or matted fibers. 1
- noun bowing a bend or curve. 1
- noun bowing Also called bowknot. a looped knot composed of two or more loops and two ends, as for tying together the ends of a ribbon or string. 1
- noun bowing any separate piece of looped, knotted, or shaped gathering of ribbon, cloth, paper, etc., used as a decoration, as on a package, dress, or the like. 1
- noun bowing a long rod, originally curved but now nearly straight, with horsehairs stretched from one end to the other, used for playing on a musical instrument of the violin and viol families. 1
- noun bowing a single movement of such a device over the strings of a violin, viol, or the like. 1
- noun bowing bow tie. 1
- noun bowing something curved or arc-shaped. 1
- noun bowing a saddlebow. 1
- noun bowing an archer; bowman: He is the best bow in the county. 1
- noun bowing temple2 (def 3). 1
- noun bowing a U -shaped piece for placing under an animal's neck to hold a yoke. 1
- noun bowing Building Trades. a flexible rod used for laying out large curves. 1
- noun bowing the part of a key grasped by the fingers. 1
- noun bowing the loop on the stem of a watch by which the watch is attached to a chain or the like. 1
- noun bowing a rainbow. 1
- verb without object bowing to bend the knee or body or incline the head, as in reverence, submission, salutation, recognition, or acknowledgment. 1
- verb without object bowing to yield; submit: to bow to the inevitable. 1
- verb without object bowing to bend or curve downward; stoop: the pines bowed low. 1
- verb with object bowing to bend or incline (the knee, body, or head) in worship, submission, respect, civility, agreement, etc.: He bowed his head to the crowd. 1
- verb with object bowing to cause to submit; subdue; crush. 1
- verb with object bowing to cause to stoop or incline: Age had bowed his head. 1
- verb with object bowing to express by a bow: to bow one's thanks. 1
- verb with object bowing to usher (someone) with a bow (usually followed by in, out, etc.): They were bowed in by the footman. 1
- verb with object bowing to cause to bend; make curved or crooked. 1
- idioms bowing bow and scrape, to be excessively polite or deferential. 1
- idioms bowing make one's bow, to appear publicly for the first time, as a performer, politician, etc.: The young pianist made her bow last night to an appreciative audience. 1
- idioms bowing take a bow, to step forward or stand up in order to receive recognition, applause, etc.: The conductor had the soloists take a bow. 1
- adjective bowing curved outward at the center; bent: bow legs. 1
- noun bowing The act of bending at the waist, as a sign of respect or greeting. 0
- noun bowing A bending. 0
- noun bowing A technique for bowing a musical instrument, such as a violin. 0
- verb bowing present participle of bow (bend). 0