B2 verb Neutral

bowman

/ˈboʊmən/

A person who is skilled in using a bow and arrow, commonly known as an archer. It can also refer to a person who sits in the front (the bow) of a boat to assist with rowing or navigation.

Ejemplos

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1

The local sports club invited an expert bowman to demonstrate traditional archery techniques.

The local sports club invited an expert bowman to demonstrate traditional archery techniques.

2

Historical chronicles suggest that the King's personal bowman was instrumental in the victory at Agincourt.

Historical chronicles suggest that the King's personal bowman was instrumental in the victory at Agincourt.

3

He's a decent bowman, but he needs more practice if he wants to win the tournament.

He's a decent bowman, but he needs more practice if he wants to win the tournament.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
bowman
Verb
bow
Adjetivo
bowman-like
Relacionado
bowmanship
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Truco para recordar

Visualize a man holding a large wooden 'bow'—he is a 'bow-man'.

Quiz rápido

The historical novel depicts a young ___ who must protect his village using only his arrows and skill.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

Ejemplos

1

The local sports club invited an expert bowman to demonstrate traditional archery techniques.

everyday

The local sports club invited an expert bowman to demonstrate traditional archery techniques.

2

Historical chronicles suggest that the King's personal bowman was instrumental in the victory at Agincourt.

formal

Historical chronicles suggest that the King's personal bowman was instrumental in the victory at Agincourt.

3

He's a decent bowman, but he needs more practice if he wants to win the tournament.

informal

He's a decent bowman, but he needs more practice if he wants to win the tournament.

4

The structure of Bowman's capsule is a fundamental topic in the study of renal anatomy and physiology.

academic

The structure of Bowman's capsule is a fundamental topic in the study of renal anatomy and physiology.

5

Our marketing campaign uses the image of a bowman to represent precision and hitting the target market.

business

Our marketing campaign uses the image of a bowman to represent precision and hitting the target market.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
bowman
Verb
bow
Adjetivo
bowman-like
Relacionado
bowmanship

Colocaciones comunes

skilled bowman an archer with high proficiency
master bowman a person who has reached the highest level of archery
Bowman's capsule a cup-like sac at the beginning of the tubular component of a nephron
front bowman the person positioned at the front of a rowing boat
expert bowman a highly knowledgeable or experienced archer

Frases Comunes

master bowman

an elite level of archer

the lead bowman

the primary archer or front rower

Bowman's glands

olfactory glands in the nasal mucosa

Se confunde a menudo con

bowman vs boatman

A boatman is someone who works on or provides transport by boat, whereas a bowman is specifically an archer or a front-seated rower.

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Notas de uso

The term is somewhat archaic in everyday speech, where 'archer' is more common, but it remains standard in historical fiction, rowing sports, and anatomy (as a proper noun).

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Errores comunes

Learners often confuse 'bowman' with 'boatman' or assume it refers to someone who 'bows' (the gesture of respect).

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Truco para recordar

Visualize a man holding a large wooden 'bow'—he is a 'bow-man'.

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Origen de la palabra

From Middle English 'bow' (the weapon) and 'man', reflecting the historical role of soldiers in medieval armies.

Patrones gramaticales

Irregular plural form: bowmen Commonly used as a compound noun or as part of proper nouns in biology (Bowman's)
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Contexto cultural

The English longbowman is a significant figure in British history and folklore, famously associated with legends like Robin Hood and historical battles like Agincourt.

Quiz rápido

The historical novel depicts a young ___ who must protect his village using only his arrows and skill.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

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