bowman
ˈboʊmən
bowmen
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Definition of bowman - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
archeryperson skilled with a bow and arrow
  • The bowman hit the target with precision.
marksman shooter
2.
maritimeTECH.the rower nearest the front of a boatTECH.
  • The bowman set the pace for the rowing team.
crewman oarsman
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Origin of bowman

Old English, boga (bow) + mann (man)

Terms with bowman included in their meaning

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medical
capsule containing Bowman's capsule and a glomerulus
medical
part of the nephron connecting Bowman's capsule to loop of Henle
name
surname originating from the occupation of bowman

Examples of bowman in a sentence

  • A skilled bowman can shoot arrows with great accuracy.
  • The bowman adjusted his stroke to match the rhythm.
  • As the bowman, she had to maintain the boat's balance.

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  1. French:archer, avant, ...
  2. German:Bogenschütze, Bugruderer, ...
  3. Italian:arciere, primo vogatore, ...
  4. Spanish:arquero, remero delantero, ...
  5. Portuguese:arqueiro, proeiro, ...
  6. Chinese:弓箭手, 船头划手, ...
  7. Japanese:弓の名手, バウマン, ...
  8. Arabic:رامي السهام, مجدف المقدمة, ...
  9. Hebrew:יָרֶה בְּקֶשֶׁת, חוֹתֵר קִדְמִי, ...
  10. Russian:лучник, гребец на носу, ...
  11. Ukrainian:лучник, носовий весляр, ...
  12. Hindi:धनुर्धर, प्रमुख नाविक, ...
Bowman
ˈboʊmən
Bowmen

Definition of Bowman - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
namesurname from someone who once worked as an archer
  • Mr. Bowman is an excellent archer.
2.
placeRareUScity in North Dakota, United StatesRareUS
  • Bowman is known for its beautiful landscapes.
city municipality town
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Expressions with Bowman

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thin double membrane around a nephron's glomerulus
The glomerulus is encased by Bowman's capsule.
layer in the cornea of the eye
Bowman's lamina provides structural support to the cornea.

Origin of Bowman

English, bow (archery weapon) + man (person)

Examples of Bowman in a sentence

  • The Bowmans have a long family history.
  • Bowman hosts an annual summer festival.
  • The population of Bowman has been steadily increasing.

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  1. French:Bowman, ...
  2. German:Bowman, ...
  3. Italian:Bowman, città del North Dakota, ...
  4. Spanish:Bowman, ...
  5. Portuguese:Bowman, ...
  6. Chinese:鲍曼, ...
  7. Japanese:ボウマン, ...
  8. Arabic:بومان, ...
  9. Hebrew:בּוֹמַן, ...
  10. Russian:Боуман, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Боумен, Боуман, ...
  12. Hindi:बोमन, ...
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