noun
bowman
BOH-muhn
noun
1
A person who shoots a bow; an archer.
"The bowman took aim and released the arrow in one smooth motion."
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.
Word Forms
bowmen plural, bowmen plural
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Etymology
From Middle English "boweman," a straightforward compound of "bow" and "man."