bowstring

ˈboʊstrɪŋ
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Translation of bowstring into German

Noun

1.

archery

Rare
string used to launch arrows from a bow
Rare
Bogensehne Bogenstrang Sehne f
  • He replaced the bowstring before the competition.Er ersetzte die Bogensehne vor dem Wettbewerb.
2.

historical execution

Rare
string used historically for execution by strangulation
Rare
Bogensehne Hinrichtungsseil
  • The bowstring was feared as a tool of execution.Die Bogensehne wurde als Hinrichtungswerkzeug gefürchtet.
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Expressions with bowstring: examples in English and translations in German

Bogenhanf
Bowstring hemp is often used in gardens.

Images of bowstring

  • bowstring: string used to launch arrows from a bow
    (archery) Bogensehne

Examples of bowstring in a sentence

  • Crafting a strong bowstring requires skill and precision.
  • The condemned man dreaded the bowstring's approach.
  • In ancient times, the bowstring was a silent executioner.

Translations of "bowstring" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieBogensehnenf.

Perfectly suppresses the noise and vibration of the bowstring after shooting.

Unterdrückt perfekt das Geräusch und die Vibration der Bogensehne nach dem Schießen.

A bowstring holds elastic potential energy until it releases the arrow.

Die Bogensehne hält elastische potenzielle Energie, bis sie den Pfeil loslässt.

dieSehnenf.

The bowstring snapped during my third attempt at hitting the target.

Die Sehne riss bei meinem dritten Versuch, das Ziel zu treffen.

He learned to craft his own bowstring from high-quality nylon.

Er lernte, seine eigene Sehne aus hochwertigem Nylon herzustellen.

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bowstring: Examples and translations in context

With this, you will always hit your target unless the bowstring quivers.

Damit wirst du immer dein Ziel treffen, außer wenn die Bogensehne zittert.

She braced for the recoil as the bowstring snapped back.

Sie machte sich auf den Rückstoß gefasst, als die Bogensehne zurückschnellte.

The arm guard will protect your forearm from being hit by the bowstring.

Der Armschutz schützt Ihren Unterarm davor, von der Bogensehne getroffen zu werden.

The thumb ring helped him steady the bowstring as he shot.

Der Daumenring half ihm, die Bogensehne zu stabilisieren, als er schoss.

By stretching the bowstring, the archer stores elastic energy for a powerful shot.

Durch das Spannen der Bogensehne speichert der Bogenschütze Spannenergie für einen kraftvollen Schuss.

The bowstring's tautness indicated it was ready to shoot.

Die Spannung der Bogensehne zeigte, dass sie bereit war, den Pfeil abzuschießen.

The tautness of the bowstring added power to his arrow's flight.

Die Spannung der Bogensehne verlieh dem Pfeil zusätzlichen Schwung.

Reserving or storing energy is like pulling a bowstring.

Energie zurückzuhalten oder zu speichern, ist wie eine Bogensehne zu spannen.

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