Bowshot
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbəʊʃɒt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bowshot is a noun meaning (archery) The act of firing an arrow from a bow.
Meaning
(archery) The act of firing an arrow from a bow.
More Meanings
- The distance that the arrow of an average archer can effectively travel.
Example Sentences
They are within a bowshot of the kirk door.
It is, however, interesting in connection with that fact to remember that the last bowshot in English warfare was fired during the Civil War.
If you will obligingly, set up your armour targets within a shortened range, say, for instance, a Robin Hood bowshot of 200 yards, you shall see what the brute force of the old smooth-bore will do.
But first run up the King's banner, hang out all the shields, and send as many men to the fighting top as you can. And about five bowshots hence, when you get open sea on your port bow, run up a few signals.
Word Forms
- bowshots
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include archery, bowmanship, flight-shot, bowing, bowling, bowl.
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