Meanings of make a genuflexion in English

And he went into the church making a genuflexion as soon as he reached the door.

Each nun made a genuflexion as she passed; and to each, the Prioress slightly inclined her head.

Each time he passed before the tabernacle he made a genuflexion slantwise, which threw him all askew.

"Pardon, Your Eminence!" the priest whispered, as he made a genuflexion and went back to his place, reproaching himself for having interrupted the Cardinal's devotions.