English Explanatory Dictionary

bowsman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sailor who works in the bow of a vessel.
noun
  1. An archer.

Pronunciation

/ˈbaʊzmən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bowsman.wav /ˈbəʊzmən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bowsman2.wav

Word forms

bowsman bowsmen bowman

Etymology

From bow (“front of vessel”) + -s- + man.

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