Embowing

/ɛmˈboʊɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The act of forming into a bow shape or arch; the present participle of embow.

Etymology

Present participle of 'embow,' formed by adding '-ing.' Describes the ongoing action of curving or shaping into a bow.

Kelly Says

Woodworkers talk about embowing when they deliberately curve wood for musical instruments—a violin's body is essentially embowed pieces of spruce and maple working together.

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