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bowing vs bow

bow vs bowing

bowing and bow both are nouns.

bowing is an adjective but bow is not an adjective.

bowing is not a verb while bow is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bowing Yes Yes No No
bow Yes No Yes No
As nouns, bowing and bow are synonyms defined as:
  • bowing and bow: bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
Other synonyms of bowing include obeisance.
bowing (noun) bow (noun)
managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
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
bowing (adjective) bow (adjective)
showing an excessively deferential manner
bowing (verb) bow (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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