Bowgun: meaning, definitions and examples

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bowgun

 

[ หˆbษ™สŠษกสŒn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weapon

A bowgun is a portable firearm similar to a crossbow but having a shorter stock and a more powerful shot, often used for hunting or target shooting.

Synonyms

crossbow, firearm, gun

Examples of usage

  • The hunter used a bowgun to shoot down the deer.
  • The bowgun proved to be an effective weapon during the competition.
Context #2 | Noun

video games

In video games, a bowgun is a ranged weapon that shoots projectiles, commonly used by characters in fantasy or action games.

Synonyms

ranged weapon, shooter

Examples of usage

  • The player equipped the character with a powerful bowgun to defeat the boss.
  • Using the bowgun requires precision and strategy.

Translations

Translations of the word "bowgun" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น balestra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคจเฅเคท-เคฌเค‚เคฆเฅ‚เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Armbrust

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ panah silang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐั€ะฑะฐะปะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kusza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒญใ‚นใƒœใ‚ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arbalรจte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ballesta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tatar yayฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„๊ถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูˆุณ ูˆู†ุดุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kuลกe

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kuลกa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ samostrel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ handboga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฑะฐะปะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oxatan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ballesta

Etymology

The term 'bowgun' originated from the combination of 'bow' and 'gun', reflecting its nature as a hybrid weapon. Bowguns have been used for centuries in various forms, evolving from traditional crossbows to modern firearms. In the context of video games, the concept of a bowgun as a ranged weapon has become popular in fantasy and action genres, offering players unique gameplay experiences. Whether in hunting or virtual battles, the bowgun remains a versatile tool appreciated for its precision and power.

See also: bough, bow, bowed, bowing, longbow, unbowed.