B2 verb Neutre

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.

Exemples

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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.

Famille de mots

Nom
bowman
Verb
bow
Adjectif
bowman-like
Apparenté
bowmanship
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Astuce mémo

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Exemples

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
bowman
Verb
bow
Adjectif
bowman-like
Apparenté
bowmanship

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

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

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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

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Astuce mémo

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

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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

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

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 rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Mots lis

butter

B2

Butter is a solid dairy product produced by churning fresh or fermented cream or milk to separate the fat from the liquid. It is widely used as a spread, a cooking medium, and a key ingredient in baking due to its high fat content and rich flavor profile.

antarctic

B2

Relating to the South Pole or the regions surrounding it. It is primarily used to describe the climate, geography, or wildlife found in the Earth's southernmost areas.

brownie

B2

A brownie is a small, square or rectangular chocolate baked treat that has a texture between a cake and a soft cookie. It is known for its rich cocoa flavor and often contains additional ingredients like nuts, chocolate chips, or frosting.

digital

B2

Relating to or using computer technology and the internet to store or process information as discrete binary digits. It is often used to describe modern electronic systems as opposed to traditional analog ones.

bright

B2

Refers to something reflecting or emitting a large amount of light, or figuratively, to a person who is highly intelligent and quick-witted. In academic and professional contexts, it often describes someone with high potential for success or a promising outlook.

printing

B2

The process of producing text or images on paper or other materials using a machine, typically a printer or a press. It can also refer to the act of writing letters separately and clearly by hand rather than using cursive or joined-up writing.

approach

C1

A systematic way of dealing with something or a specific perspective taken when addressing a problem or task. It can also refer to the physical act of moving nearer to someone or something in distance or time.

technology

B2

The practical application of scientific knowledge to solve problems or invent useful tools and systems. It encompasses everything from simple hand tools to complex computers and machinery used in modern industry.

source

C1

A place, person, or thing from which something originates or can be obtained. In an academic context, it refers to a book, article, or person that provides information or evidence used in research or reporting.

biological

B2

Relating to biology or living organisms and their processes. It is also used to describe a parent who is related by blood rather than by adoption.

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