Word
bowman
Phoneticsbow·man, stress on the first syllable
/ˈboʊmən/
Definitions
01an archer
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Literary
n. a person who shoots with a bow and arrow.
n. a person who uses a bow; an archer. The term is often found in historical or literary contexts.
“The bowman pulled back his string and aimed at the target.”
“Historical accounts describe the English bowman as a decisive factor in medieval warfare due to the range and power of the longbow.”
Synonyms
02nautical/rowing position
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Sports Technical
n. the person who sits or works at the front (the bow) of a boat.
n. the crew member positioned nearest the bow of a vessel, responsible for forward lookout or handling lines.
“The bowman signaled to the rest of the crew as the boat approached the dock.”
“In competitive rowing, the bowman must maintain perfect timing while also keeping a watchful eye on the water ahead for potential obstacles.”
Usage
In rowing, often shortened simply to 'bow'.
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Real-World Examples
“Brad Webb, the bowman, is on a committee that was preparing a document outlining what to do in the event of a capsize.” Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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