Formal gesture of respect (6)

I believe the answer is:

curtsy

(Other definitions for curtsy that I've seen before include "Bend the knee in respect" , "Bend the knees in a gesture of respect" , "Kind of respectful bob made by women" , "Female obeisance bending the knees" , "Gesture of respect by women" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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