Meanings
Bowen technique1
proper noun
- A form of bodywork in alternative medicine, involving gentle rolling motions along the muscles, tendons, and fascia.
Synonyms: Bowenwork
Bowen technique2
proper noun
- An efficient technique for shearing sheep.
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nounA form of bodywork in alternative medicine, involving gentle rolling motions along the muscles, tendons, and fascia.
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Origin
Bowen technique · proper noun
Named after Thomas Ambrose Bowen (1916–1982).
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APA
Bowen technique. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bowen%20technique
MLA
“Bowen technique.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bowen%20technique. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Bowen technique,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bowen%20technique.
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