Genuflection (noun)

The act of bending one knee to the ground as a sign of respect, worship, or submission.

Origin:

Genuflection is derived from the latin word "genu" meaning "knee" and "flectere" meaning "to bend".

Examples:

1. The priest made a genuflection before the altar.
2. The king made a genuflection to the queen.
3. The knight made a genuflection to the king.
4. The boy made a genuflection before the teacher.
5. The girl made a genuflection before the priest.