Bowman: meaning, definitions and examples

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bowman

 

[ หˆboสŠmษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

archer profession

A bowman is a skilled archer who is proficient in shooting arrows with a bow. This term is often used to describe someone who participates in archery either as a sport or in historical contexts. Historically, bowmen were essential in battle, as they could attack enemies from a distance with great accuracy. In modern times, the term is used less frequently, but it still conveys a sense of expertise in archery.

Synonyms

archer, marksman, shooter

Examples of usage

  • The bowman hit the target from fifty yards away.
  • During the medieval festival, the bowman showcased his skills.
  • Each bowman in the tournament had to follow strict rules.

Translations

Translations of the word "bowman" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arqueiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคจเฅเคฐเฅเคงเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bogenschรผtze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemanah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ั–ะปะตั†ัŒ ะท ะปัƒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚ucznik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผ“็Ÿขใฎๅฐ„ๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท archer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arquero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท okรงular

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ถ์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงู…ูŠ ุงู„ุณู‡ุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lukostล™elec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lukostrelec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ“็ฎญๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lokostrelec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bogamaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพา› ะฐั‚ัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oxรงuluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tirador con arco

Etymology

The word 'bowman' originates from the Old English term 'bลga', meaning 'bow', combined with 'man', indicating a person. The use of bows in hunting and warfare dates back thousands of years, with evidence of archery practices found in ancient civilizations like Egypt, Greece, and China. The bowman's importance was particularly prominent during the Middle Ages when archers played a crucial role in battles. The term has evolved over time, but it continues to convey respect for those who master the art of archery, both in historical narratives and contemporary practices.