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1. Bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
   - curtsey

1. Bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting
   - curtsey
    
2. Make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect
   "She curtsied when she shook the Queen's hand";
   - bob

Derived forms: curtsied, curtsies, curtsying

Type of: bow[2], gesture, greet, motion, recognise [Brit], recognize, reverence

Encyclopedia: Curtsy