1. plural of bowing; acts of bending the body or head as a sign of respect, greeting, or submission
2. plural of bowing; the technique or manner of using a bow on a stringed instrument such as a violin or cello
Usage: music

Examples

• The performers made several deep bowings to acknowledge the audience's applause.
• In Japanese culture, bowings are an important part of polite social interaction.
• The violinist's bowings were precise and controlled throughout the concerto.
• Different bowings can produce different tones and effects on the cello.
• The conductor demonstrated various bowings to the string section during rehearsal.
• Repeated bowings and scraping of the violin strings created an eerie sound.