Bowsman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbaʊzmən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bowsman is a noun meaning (nautical) A sailor who works in the bow of a vessel.
Meaning
(nautical) A sailor who works in the bow of a vessel.
More Meanings
- An archer.
Example Sentences
Basavarāja has given some tips to the bowsman so that his aim will not miss the target.
Now, the bowsmen heralded a mighty charge. Their arrows flew, and then the Crusader army turned in a massive and organized strike.
The Des Moines archery club returned from Chicago a few weeks ago laden with trophies won in a contest with the Chicago bowsmen and bowswomen.
But the bowsmen (and bowswomen, too) took off their shoes and socks and began pouring arrows into the 48-inch archery targets as the field rapidly dried.
Word Forms
- bowsmen
- bowman
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include boson, bowyer, bundleman, boardman, bumboatman, gunboater.
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