verb

to curtsy

noun

a curtsy

verb

to bend your body forwards from the waist, especially to show respect for someone

noun

a forward movement of the top part of your body, especially to show respect

verb

if a woman curtsies, she shows her respect for someone by bending her knees with one leg behind the other as a formal greeting

noun

a formal greeting in which a woman bends her knees with one leg behind the other

verb

to bend your knee as a sign of worship or respect

verb

to touch someone or something with your lips as a sign of respect

noun

a movement in which you bend your head and the upper part of your body forwards to show your respect for someone

noun

a formal signal that you make to show respect to someone, especially by putting your hand to your head

noun

to be silent for a particular time in order to show your respect for someone or something