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   bowstring

   /ˈbəʊstrɪŋ/

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   • 1. the string of an archer's bow, traditionally made of three strands of hemp.

   verb

   • 1. strangle with a bowstring (a former Turkish method of execution). historical

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   What does bowstring mean?

   • A suitable piece of wood was procured, and one of the bears sacrificed himself to provide gut for a bowstring. Bowstring definition: the string of an archer's bow.. See examples of BOWSTRING used in a sentence.

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   Where did the word bowstring come from?

   • First recorded in 1350–1400, bowstring is from Middle English bowe streng. See bow 2, string Those who assisted him in his reforms, he rewarded with the bowstring. "You used to draw that bowstring to your ear," said Daly, sternly, as he pointed to a Swiss bow of portentous size.

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   How does a bowstring work?

   • The bowstring connects to the limbs and is what propels the arrow forward when released. The arrow rest is a small shelf on the bow that holds the arrow. The nocking point is a small piece that helps hold the arrow to the bowstring. The string silencers make the bowstring less noisy, so it’s less likely to scare away game animals.

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   What is a bow string?

   • 1. the string of an archer's bow. 2. a horsehair string on the bow of a musical instrument. Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. 1. Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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   What is bowstringing & what causes it?

   • While bowstringing can also occur in other tendons, like the wrist or forearm, the term is most commonly used to refer to conditions of the finger. Bowstringing can result from excessive external stress on the fingertip that causes one or more of the essential flexor tendon pulleys to rupture.

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   What is a Japanese bowstring holder?

   • Japanese bowstring (tsuru) and woven bowstring holder (tsurumaki). A bowstring joins the two ends of the bow stave and launches the arrow. Desirable properties include light weight, strength, resistance to abrasion, and resistance to water.

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   The meaning of BOWSTRING is a waxed or sized cord joining the ends of a shooting bow.

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   A bowstring joins the two ends of the bow stave and launches the arrow. Desirable properties include light weight, strength, resistance to abrasion , and resistance to water. Mass has most effect at the center of the string; one gram (0.035 oz) of extra mass in the middle of the string slows the arrow about as much as 3.5 grams (0.12 oz) at the ends.

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   Define bowstring. bowstring synonyms, bowstring pronunciation, bowstring translation, English dictionary definition of bowstring. n. The cord attached to both ends of an archer's bow.

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   BOWSTRING meaning: 1. a tightly stretched string that joins the two ends of a bow (= a weapon for shooting arrows…. Learn more.

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