Bowman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbəʊmən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bowman is a noun meaning (archery) A man who uses a bow; an archer.
Meaning
(archery) A man who uses a bow; an archer.
More Meanings
- (nautical) The person, in a team or among oarsmen, positioned nearest the bow.
Example Sentences
The whole londe ſhal fle, foꝛ the noyſe of the hoꝛſmen and bowmen: […]
The walls are slitted with embrasures through which bowmen could fire, indicating that the belfry also served as a stronghold during border skirmishes.
Word Forms
- bowmen
- bowsman
Synonyms for bowman
Depending on context, synonyms include archer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include archer, toxophilite, longbowman, crossbowman, arbalist, marksman.
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