buiging — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bow noun A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.
- inclination noun A tendency or preference to think or act in a certain way.
- kowtow verb To kneel and bow so low that the forehead touches the ground, as a sign of deep respect or submission.
Senses
buiging is used for these senses in English:
- bow A gesture, usually showing respect, made by inclining the head or bending forward at the waist; a reverence
- inclination A physical tilt or bend.
- kowtow The act of kowtowing.
bow — full definition
- noun A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.
- noun A rod strung with hair, used to play a stringed instrument.
- noun A knot with two loops, often used for decoration or to tie laces.
- verb To bend forward at the waist, or lower the head, as a sign of respect or greeting.
- verb To give in or stop resisting.
inclination — full definition
- noun A tendency or preference to think or act in a certain way.
- noun A slope, tilt, or angle away from the horizontal or vertical.