bowman
/ˈboʊmən/
noun
- An archer; a person who shoots with a bow and arrow.
- The medieval army included skilled bowmen who could shoot arrows from great distances.
- In the legend, the bowman saved the kingdom with a single well-aimed arrow.
- The bowman practiced every day to improve his aim and strength.
- The person who sits in the front of a rowing boat or canoe and is responsible for steering or setting the pace.
- The rowing team's bowman was the youngest member but the most experienced.
- As bowman, she had to keep the canoe steady in the rough water.
- The bowman called out directions to the rest of the crew during the race.
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