bowman
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5The 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.
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.
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.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
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.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: a
Exemplos
The local sports club invited an expert bowman to demonstrate traditional archery techniques.
everydayThe local sports club invited an expert bowman to demonstrate traditional archery techniques.
Historical chronicles suggest that the King's personal bowman was instrumental in the victory at Agincourt.
formalHistorical chronicles suggest that the King's personal bowman was instrumental in the victory at Agincourt.
He's a decent bowman, but he needs more practice if he wants to win the tournament.
informalHe's a decent bowman, but he needs more practice if he wants to win the tournament.
The structure of Bowman's capsule is a fundamental topic in the study of renal anatomy and physiology.
academicThe structure of Bowman's capsule is a fundamental topic in the study of renal anatomy and physiology.
Our marketing campaign uses the image of a bowman to represent precision and hitting the target market.
businessOur marketing campaign uses the image of a bowman to represent precision and hitting the target market.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
A boatman is someone who works on or provides transport by boat, whereas a bowman is specifically an archer or a front-seated rower.
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).
Erros comuns
Learners often confuse 'bowman' with 'boatman' or assume it refers to someone who 'bows' (the gesture of respect).
Dica de memorização
Visualize a man holding a large wooden 'bow'—he is a 'bow-man'.
Origem da palavra
From Middle English 'bow' (the weapon) and 'man', reflecting the historical role of soldiers in medieval armies.
Padrões gramaticais
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.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: a
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