Verbeugung — meaning in English

English meaning

• bow noun A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.
• homage noun A show of special respect or honor toward someone.
• obeisance noun A show of submissiveness, especially through a deep bow; such a bow itself.

Senses

Verbeugung 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
• homage (countable) An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style.
• obeisance Demonstration of an obedient attitude, especially by bowing deeply; a deep bow which demonstrates such an attitude.

bow — full definition

1. noun A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.
2. noun A rod strung with hair, used to play a stringed instrument.
3. noun A knot with two loops, often used for decoration or to tie laces.
4. verb To bend forward at the waist, or lower the head, as a sign of respect or greeting.
5. verb To give in or stop resisting.

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