inclining

Other forms: inclinings

Definitions of inclining
  1. noun
    the act of inclining; bending forward
    synonyms: inclination
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    bob
    a short abrupt inclination (as of the head)
    nod
    the act of nodding the head
    stoop
    an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward
    nutation
    uncontrolled nodding
    type of:
    motility, motion, move, movement
    a change of position that does not entail a change of location
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