bowman

/'boumən/

Thân thiện

The bowman aims his arrow at the distant target.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An archer: A person who is skilled in using a bow and arrow.
   • (Nautical, archaic) A front oarsman: In historical nautical contexts, a crew member who rows in the front (bow) of a boat.

Usage and Examples

• Noun (Archer):

  • The skilled bowman hit the target from a great distance.
  • In medieval armies, a bowman was a crucial part of the military force.

• Noun (Nautical):

  • The captain shouted an order to the bowman to prepare for landing.
  • On the longship, the bowman set the pace for the other rowers.

Advanced Usage

• The term bowman is often used in historical, fantasy, or sporting contexts to describe an archer. In modern English, "archer" is more common for the general meaning.
• The nautical usage is now largely archaic and found primarily in historical texts or reenactments.

Variants and Related Words

• Archer (n): The more common modern synonym for a person who uses a bow and arrow.
• Bow (n): The weapon used by a bowman.
• Bowmanship (n, rare): Skill in archery. (e.g., )

Synonyms

• Archer: A person who shoots with a bow and arrows.
• Marksman: A person skilled in shooting, which can include archery.
• Toxophilite (formal): A student or lover of archery.

Antonyms

• Swordsman: A person who fights with a sword.
• Gunner: A person who operates a gun.

Related Phrases and Compounds

• Bow and arrow: The weapon system used by a bowman.
• Longbowman: A specific type of medieval archer who used a longbow.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

Từ đồng nghĩa

• archer