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bowing

/ˈbaʊ.ɪŋ/

bowing down

bowing out

bowingnoun

bowings

Translations

поклон

The actor received a standing ovation after his final bowing.

Актёр получил бурные аплодисменты после своего последнего поклона.

сгибание

The bowing of the tree branches was caused by the heavy snow.

Сгибание ветвей деревьев было вызвано тяжёлым снегом.

Additional translations

наклон

поклонение

Definitions

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

The bowing of the performers at the end of the play was met with loud applause from the audience.

The technique or manner of using the bow on a stringed instrument.

Her bowing was so smooth and precise that it brought out the best tones from the violin.

Synonyms

bowinggerund / present participle

/ˈbəʊ.ɪŋ/

/ˈboʊ.ɪŋ/

Definitions

(of a person or figure) bending the upper body forward as a sign of respect, greeting, or submission

The bowing figure at the entrance welcomed the guests with silent courtesy.

bowverb

bowing

Gerund

bowed

Past Simple

bowed

Past Participle

bowing

Gerund

/baʊ/

Translations

кланяться

He bowed to the audience after his performance.

Он поклонился публике после своего выступления.

наклоняться

She bowed her head in respect.

Она наклонила голову в знак уважения.

Additional translations

преклоняться

Definitions

To bend the upper part of the body forward as a gesture of respect or greeting.

The performer bowed to the audience after the show.

To submit or yield to someone or something.

He refused to bow to the pressure from his peers.

To cause something to bend or curve.

The strong wind bowed the trees along the road.

To play (a stringed instrument) with a bow.

The violinist bowed the final note with great delicacy.

Synonyms

bownoun

Definitions

A weapon for shooting arrows, typically made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material with a string connecting the two ends.

The archer skillfully drew his bow and released the arrow towards the target.

A decorative knot made by tying a ribbon or string into a loop with two loose ends.

She tied a beautiful bow on the gift box to make it look more appealing.

A curved piece of wood with horsehair stretched between the ends, used for playing string instruments like the violin.

The violinist expertly moved the bow across the strings to produce a melodious sound.

The front end of a ship or boat.

The sailor stood at the bow of the ship, gazing out at the open sea.

An act of bending the head or upper body forward as a sign of respect, greeting, or obedience.

With a polite bow, the diplomat left the room.

bowadjective

Definitions

Situated at, toward, or relating to the bow (front) of a ship or boat.

The bow cabin offers a panoramic view of the sea ahead.