curtsy

Noun
  1. Bending the knees;
    A gesture of respect made by women (synset 107289595)
    is a type of:
    • reverence - an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)
    • gesture, motion - the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
    same as: curtsey
Verb
  1. Bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting (synset 202044394)
    is a type of: bow - bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
    same as: curtsey
  2. Make a curtsy;
    Usually done only by girls and women;
    As a sign of respect (synset 200901115)
    "She curtsied when she shook the Queen's hand"
    entail: bow, bow down - bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
    is a type of: greet, recognise, recognize - express greetings upon meeting someone
    same as: bob

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