curtsy
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Definitions
                    Noun
                    
                bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
                
                    Verb
                    
                bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting
                
                    Verb
                    
            make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect; "She curtsied when she shook the Queen''s hand"