Definition

A strong cord that connects the ends of a bow, used to shoot arrows.

Example

He replaced the old bowstring with a new one before the archery competition.

Conversation

Did you see how I strung my bow with that new bowstring?

Yeah, it looked really tight and ready for action!

I think this bowstring will improve my accuracy a lot.

For sure! A good string makes a huge difference in performance.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bowstring → It is formed from "bow" (from Old English "boga", meaning a curved weapon used for shooting arrows) and "string" (from Old English "streng", meaning a thin piece of material). The word "bowstring" refers to the string that connects the ends of a bow, enabling it to shoot arrows.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'curved weapon' ('bow') that uses a 'thin piece of material' ('string') to shoot arrows.

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