Bowstring

usgb/ˈbəʊstrɪŋ/
noun

A string that is attached to both ends of a bow and is pulled back to shoot an arrow.

The archer strung the bowstring tightly before taking aim at the target.
Visual representation of "bowstring" - A string that is attached to both ends of a bow and is pulled back to shoot an arrow.

Often appears as...

  • string a bowstring
  • loosen a bowstring
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Archery Equipment

The term 'bowstring' is often used in archery contexts, particularly referring to the equipment.

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Make sure to wax your bowstring to maintain its durability.
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Metaphorical Use

'Bowstring' can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe something under tension.

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Her nerves were like a bowstring, taut and ready to snap.
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Physical Sensation

Describing the action of 'pulling a bowstring' evokes the physical sensation of tension and release.

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He felt a bowstring-like pull in his muscles during the workout.
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