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Answer for the clue "Lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow ", 9 letters:
inclining

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Word definitions for inclining in dictionaries

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. inclination vb. (present participle of incline English)

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Inclining \In*clin"ing\, a. (Bot.) Same as Inclined , 3.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. the act of inclining; bending forward; "an inclination of his head indicated his agreement" [syn: inclination ]

Usage examples of inclining.

Then, inclining his head toward Reeve, turned, leaving Ken to follow him.

Hrrestan continued, inclining his head in a courtly gesture that robbed his remark of any hint of discourtesy.

Hrruna turned to the Terrans, inclining his head in an expression of deep regret.

Abubakar leaned back in his chair, politely inclining his head to the admiral.

Gracefully inclining her head in welcome, she held the door wide for them to enter.

S'ligar of the High Reaches said with grave courtesy, inclining his head first to L'bol, M'tani, and F'gal of Ista.

Fax hesitated, expectantly inclining his head slightly toward the dragonman.

Bargen said as he rose and turned, courteously inclining his body toward F'lar and then Master Robinton.

Everyone was so intent on the fiery ball inclining now toward its impact.

Then, he knelt before his king, inclining his head in abject surrender.

The pale-haired lord knelt upon the spidersilk tapestry, inclining his head until his chin touched his chest.