bowstring
A bowstring is the cord that connects the two ends of a bow, which is pulled back to create the tension required to launch an arrow. In a broader technical sense, it can also refer to a structural component in engineering or architecture, such as a chord in a truss, that resembles the string of a bow.
Beispiele
3 von 5He carefully replaced the frayed bowstring before the archery competition began.
He changed the worn-out cord used for shooting arrows before the contest.
The structural integrity of the bowstring truss was verified by the lead architect.
The strength of the arched support beam was checked by the head designer.
Be careful not to let the bowstring snap against your arm when you release.
Watch out so the string doesn't hit your arm when you let go of the arrow.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of the capital letter 'D'. The curved part is the bow, and the straight vertical line is the bowstring.
Schnelles Quiz
The archer felt the immense tension in the _______ as he aimed for the center of the target.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: bowstring
Beispiele
He carefully replaced the frayed bowstring before the archery competition began.
everydayHe changed the worn-out cord used for shooting arrows before the contest.
The structural integrity of the bowstring truss was verified by the lead architect.
formalThe strength of the arched support beam was checked by the head designer.
Be careful not to let the bowstring snap against your arm when you release.
informalWatch out so the string doesn't hit your arm when you let go of the arrow.
Archaeological findings indicate that early bowstrings were often constructed from animal sinew or twisted vegetable fibers.
academicHistorical evidence shows that ancient strings for bows were made from animal tendons or plants.
Our firm specializes in the mass production of high-tensile synthetic bowstrings for export.
businessOur company focuses on making very strong artificial strings for bows to sell abroad.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
tight as a bowstring
extremely tense or under a lot of pressure
pluck the bowstring
to pull and release the string quickly, often to test its sound or tension
string to one's bow
an additional resource or skill one can use (related idiom)
Wird oft verwechselt mit
A bowline is a specific type of knot used in sailing, whereas a bowstring is the cord on a bow.
A drawstring is used to pull fabric together (like on a hoodie), while a bowstring is specifically for weaponry or engineering.
Nutzungshinweise
The word is most commonly used in the context of sports (archery) or history. In engineering, it specifically refers to the horizontal member of a 'bowstring arch' or 'bowstring truss' bridge.
Häufige Fehler
Learners sometimes confuse the bowstring with the 'bow' itself (the curved wooden or composite frame). Remember that the string is the part that moves and vibrates.
Merkhilfe
Think of the capital letter 'D'. The curved part is the bow, and the straight vertical line is the bowstring.
Wortherkunft
Derived from Middle English 'bowestreng', a compound of 'bow' (the weapon) and 'string' (the cord).
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In Ottoman history, the silk bowstring was famously used as a silent and 'honorable' method of execution for high-ranking officials or members of the royal family.
Schnelles Quiz
The archer felt the immense tension in the _______ as he aimed for the center of the target.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: bowstring
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