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bow vs bowing

bowing vs bow

bow and bowing both are nouns.

bow is not an adjective while bowing is an adjective.

bow is a verb but bowing is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bow Yes No Yes No
bowing Yes Yes No No
As nouns, bow and bowing are synonyms defined as:
  • bow and bowing: bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
Other synonyms of bow include obeisance.
bow (noun) bowing (noun)
a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument
a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
a decorative interlacing of ribbons
something curved in shape
front part of a vessel or aircraft
an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
bow (adjective) bowing (adjective)
showing an excessively deferential manner
bow (verb) bowing (verb)
bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
yield to another's wish or opinion
bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
play on a stringed instrument with a bow
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