Bowstring

Pronunciation: /ˈbaʊˈstɹɪŋ/

Bowstring (noun)

  1. A strong string used to connect the ends of a bow, allowing it to shoot arrows.

Examples

  • The bowstring snapped during the competition.
  • A bowstring is the string used on a bow.

Common collocations: replace a bowstring, tighten the bowstring, adjust the bowstring

Synonyms of Bowstring

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