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bow

[bou] / baʊ /


NOUN
body movement showing obedience or politeness
Synonyms
NOUN
front of boat
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STRONGEST






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Whether it is simply fewer courtiers, a bit less ceremony, no more people calling him sir, or bowing.

From BBC

The Pontiff was seen bowing as he entered the building, but it is reported he did not pray at the mosque, as his two predecessors had done.

From BBC

Take a bow Martin O'Neill, what a legend.

From BBC

Yavhusishyn received his promotion at a special ceremony in western Fukuoka, where he bowed to sumo elders in front of gold folding screens and celebratory flowers.

From Barron's

Slowly brushing his bow against the instrument, he closes his eyes, and looks almost on the verge of tears.

From Los Angeles Times