Bowman
/ˈboʊmən/
nounBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
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1
A person skilled in archery.
/ˈboʊmən/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A person who uses a bow and arrow.
The ancient bowman had a legendary reputation.
💡 Simply: Someone who shoots arrows.
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2
The skilled bowman hit the bullseye.
How It's Used
Historical
"The bowman took aim at the castle walls."
Literature
"Robin Hood was a skilled bowman."
From Old English *boga-mann, literally "bow-man", composed of boga "bow" + mann "man".
The word 'bowman' has been used for centuries to describe archers, particularly in historical and literary contexts.
Memory tip
Think of a 'bow' and 'man' together.
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