noun
Uncommon
bowman
BOH-muhn
Bowman (noun) means a person who shoots a bow; an archer. Example: “The bowman took aim and released the arrow in one smooth motion.”
noun
1
A person who shoots a bow; an archer.
"The bowman took aim and released the arrow in one smooth motion."
"The walls are slitted with embrasures through which bowmen could fire, indicating that the belfry also served as a stronghold during border skirmishes."
— AA Book of British Villages, Drive Publications Ltd (1980)
2
The crew member seated nearest the bow of a rowing or sailing boat.
"The bowman signaled that the channel ahead was clear."
How to use bowman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn archer, or the crew member positioned at the front of a boat.
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Etymology
From Middle English "boweman," a straightforward compound of "bow" and "man."
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What does “bowman” mean?
The word “bowman” means a person who shoots a bow; an archer. In plain terms, an archer, or the crew member positioned at the front of a boat.
How do you pronounce “bowman”?
“Bowman” is pronounced BOH-muhn (/ˈboʊmən/ in IPA).
How do you use “bowman” in a sentence?
Here is “bowman” used in a sentence: “The bowman took aim and released the arrow in one smooth motion.”
What part of speech is “bowman”?
“Bowman” is a noun.
Where does the word “bowman” come from?
The word “bowman” comes from Middle English. From Middle English "boweman," a straightforward compound of "bow" and "man.".
Is “bowman” a common word?
“Bowman” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bowman” have?
“Bowman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who shoots a bow; an archer.
