Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

embow

verb
/ɛmˈbaʊ/
Definition
To bend the elbow, as in making a gesture or in a dance.
Examples
  • During the performance, she chose to embow elegantly to the audience.
  • He decided to embow as a sign of respect during the ceremony.
Meaning
The action of bending one’s arm at the elbow, often used in the context of making a particular movement or sign.
Synonyms
  • bend
  • flex
  • angle