noun
- a person who shoots with a bow and arrow; an archer
- the person who sits in the front of a boat and handles the bow line
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The skilled bowman hit the target from fifty yards away.
- Medieval armies relied heavily on bowmen for long-range attacks.
- She trained as a bowman for the archery competition.
- The bowman prepared to dock the sailboat at the marina.
- As the bowman, he was responsible for securing the front of the boat.
- The experienced bowman could shoot accurately even in windy conditions.