bowman

Meanings

• noun

  A person who uses a bow to shoot arrows.

  - "The bowman took aim and fired a arrow."
  - "The archery team consisted of five skilled bowmen."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbəʊmən/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈbaʊmən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bowman
comman , manner , mannerism , panman

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Variants

List of all variants of bowman that leads to same result
bowman , bowman's root , bowmans , bowmen , Bowman's capsule , Bowman's capsules

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Etymology

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From Old English 'boga man', 'man who shoots with a bow'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bowman' is also used to refer to the person who operates a crane or derrick.

2. In the Middle Ages, bowmen were an important part of a king's army and were often organized into long-range infantry units called 'longbows'.

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Related Concepts

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1. archery: The practice or skill of using a bow and arrows to shoot targets.

2. arrow: A projectile shot from a bow or crossbow.

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Culture

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In literature, the bowman is often depicted as a skilled archer and warrior. In art, images of bowmen can be found in depictions of medieval warfare and hunting scenes. Bowmen have also appeared in music, such as in the folk song 'The Ballad of Robin Hood'.

How to Memorize "bowman"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person holding a bow and arrow, taking aim and firing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bowman' with the image of a skilled archer.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'bowman' is someone who 'shoots with a bow'.

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