Bowstring
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.
Often appears as...
- string a bowstring
- loosen a bowstring
noun
The edge along the top of a flat steel or concrete beam which is expected to be under tension.
The tension in the bowstring of the bridge helps to support the weight of the vehicles.
Often appears as...
- bridge bowstring
- bowstring tension
Usage tips
Technical
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.
Often appears as...
- string a bowstring
- loosen a bowstring
noun
The edge along the top of a flat steel or concrete beam which is expected to be under tension.
The tension in the bowstring of the bridge helps to support the weight of the vehicles.
Often appears as...
- bridge bowstring
- bowstring tension
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Archery Equipment
The term 'bowstring' is often used in archery contexts, particularly referring to the equipment.
Make sure to wax your bowstring to maintain its durability.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
'Bowstring' can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe something under tension.
Her nerves were like a bowstring, taut and ready to snap.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Sensation
Describing the action of 'pulling a bowstring' evokes the physical sensation of tension and release.
He felt a bowstring-like pull in his muscles during the workout.
Pro Tip 1/3Archery Equipment
The term 'bowstring' is often used in archery contexts, particularly referring to the equipment.
Make sure to wax your bowstring to maintain its durability.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
'Bowstring' can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe something under tension.
Her nerves were like a bowstring, taut and ready to snap.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Sensation
Describing the action of 'pulling a bowstring' evokes the physical sensation of tension and release.
He felt a bowstring-like pull in his muscles during the workout.
Pro Tip 1/3Archery Equipment
The term 'bowstring' is often used in archery contexts, particularly referring to the equipment.
Make sure to wax your bowstring to maintain its durability.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
'Bowstring' can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe something under tension.
Her nerves were like a bowstring, taut and ready to snap.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Sensation
Describing the action of 'pulling a bowstring' evokes the physical sensation of tension and release.
He felt a bowstring-like pull in his muscles during the workout.
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Video examples
Wings of the Albatross PIPE...
breeze is its bowstring they've mastered the art of staying in motion without practically expending any energy metabolic studies have shown that an albatross in flight spends barely more
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