Bowstring definition

bōstrĭng
bowstrings
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The cord attached to both ends of an archer's bow.
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A cord stretched from one end of an archer's bow to the other.
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The string of an archer's bow.
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(historical) A string used by the Turks for strangling offenders.
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To strangle with a bowstring.
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Any strong, light cord.
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Noun

Singular:
bowstring
Plural:
bowstrings

Bowstring Sentence Examples

  • For parabolic or bowstring girders, when r =8, the limiting span is 1280 ft.

  • Mark the location of the grip on the bowstring and unstring the bow.

  • We still make primitive, physiological preparations for battle, just like pulling back a bowstring.

  • The bowstring jig Some form of device is required to hold the bowstring in place as it is being made.

  • At the end of the bowstring jetty was a facility for loading liquid latex straight into road tankers.

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