bowstring
What is another word for bowstring? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The string of an archer's bow.
We haven't recorded synonyms for bowstring yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use bowstring
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
draw the bowstring
taut bowstring
wax a bowstring
It is a plain, everyday word used mainly in archery contexts.
Etymology
The word is simply a combination of bow and string, naming the string stretched across a bow.
Full origin of bowstring →Frequently asked questions
What is a bowstring?
It is the string of an archer's bow, stretched between the two ends to launch arrows.
Does bowstring have any other meanings?
Historically, the same word described the cord the Turks used to strangle offenders.
Can bowstring be used as a verb?
Yes, to bowstring someone means to strangle them with a bowstring, a sense recorded in older historical accounts.
