English dictionary

bowing

/'b/oU//I//N/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

noun.communication

Synonyms bow obeisance

Source: WordNet 3.0
managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument

noun.act

Examples
The violinist's bowing was excellent.

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act or art of managing the bow in playing on stringed instruments.

noun

Source: webster1913