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bowing

adjective noun

Showing an excessively deferential manner

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
B
Ends with
G
Contains
OW
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
B1

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adjective

  1. Showing an excessively deferential manner

noun

  1. Managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument

    “The violinist's bowing was excellent”

noun

  1. Bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

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The violinist's bowing was excellent

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