Bowing

Verb
bowing


 * 1)  (bend)

Noun

 * 1) The act of bending at the waist, as a sign of respect or greeting.
 * The courtier had practiced his bowing.
 * 1) A bending.
 * The heavy books caused a bowing in the shelf.
 * 1) A technique for bowing a musical instrument, such as a violin.