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PRONUNCIATION OF BOWSTRING

bowstring  [ˈbəʊˌstrɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BOWSTRING

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bowstring is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BOWSTRING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

bowstring

Bowstring

A bow string 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 of extra mass in the middle of the string slows the arrow about as much as 3.5 grams at the ends.

Definition of bowstring in the English dictionary

The definition of bowstring in the dictionary is the string of an archer's bow, usually consisting of three strands of hemp.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BOWSTRING


centring
ˈsɛntrɪŋ
drawstring
ˈdrɔːˌstrɪŋ
first-string
ˈfɜːstˌstrɪŋ
hamstring
ˈhæmˌstrɪŋ
latchstring
ˈlætʃˌstrɪŋ
lustring
ˈlʌstrɪŋ
lutestring
ˈluːtˌstrɪŋ
maistring
ˈmeɪstrɪŋ
re-string
ˌriːˈstrɪŋ
shoestring
ˈʃuːˌstrɪŋ
string
strɪŋ
superstring
ˈsuːpəˌstrɪŋ
unstring
ʌnˈstrɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BOWSTRING

bowling alley
bowling crease
bowling green
bowling match
bowlingual
bowllike
bowls
bowman
bowmen
bowr
bowsaw
bowse
bowser
bowsey
bowshot
bowsie
bowsprit
bowstring hemp
bowyangs
bowyer

WORDS THAT END LIKE BOWSTRING

catering
character string
considering
cosmic string
cut string
drill string
during
engineering
first string
G-string
glass string
hiring
keep on a string
manufacturing
monitoring
offering
open string
photo-sharing
reconnoitring
second string

Synonyms and antonyms of bowstring in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «bowstring» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BOWSTRING

Find out the translation of bowstring to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bowstring from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bowstring» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

弓弦
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cuerda de arco
570 millions of speakers

English

bowstring
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ज्या
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الوتر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

тетива
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

corda
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জ্যা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

corde
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bowstring
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bogensehne
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

弓の弦
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

활시위
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bowstring
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bowstring
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வில் நாண்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

धनुष्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kiriş
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

corda d´archetto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Cięciwa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тятива
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

coardă de arc
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

bowstring
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

mik
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bågsträng
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

buestreng
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bowstring

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOWSTRING»

The term «bowstring» is normally little used and occupies the 118.078 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BOWSTRING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bowstring

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOWSTRING»

Discover the use of bowstring in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bowstring and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Bowstring: On the Dissimilarity of the Similar
Bowstring is a brilliant and provocative book that spares no one in its unapologetic project to free art from conventionality.
Viktor Shklovsky, 2011
2
A Bowstring Winter
Set Against The Lush Landscape Of Shillong, Dhruva Hazarika S Tale Of Revenge And Violence Brilliantly Evokes The Sights And Smells Of North-East India While Narrating A Dynamic Tale Which Addresses The Universal Themes Of Friendship, ...
Dhruba Hazarika, 2006
3
Bowstring: On the Dissimilarity of the Similar (Russian ...
Dalkey Archive Press’s favorite writer of them all. “Myths do not flow through the pipes of history,” writes Viktor Shklovsky, “they change and splinter, they contrast and refute one another.
Viktor Shklovsky, 2011
4
Gold Warriors: America's Secret Recovery of Yamashita's Gold
Uncovers one of the biggest secrets of the twentieth century.
Sterling Seagrave, Peggy Seagrave, 2003
5
Along the Bowstring, Or South Shore of Lake Superior
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1891 Excerpt: ... place.
Julian Ralph, 2010
6
Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics
... lightweight trusses, only penetrating the wood by 1⁄4 in. and often pulling loose prior to installation. Fig. 9–27 A bowstring truss behaves much the same as. • • 212 • • Fire of Tactics Officers Handbook LXXXII.
John Norman, 2005
7
Journal of a visit to Constantinople: and some of the Greek ...
181 iman, whom the Sultan thought proper to bowstring*, and forfeit his lands. Of the precise nature of his crime I am ignorant ; but in a country like Turkey, where the caprice of the Sultan is the law, a very slight pretext is sufficient to ensure the  ...
John Auldjo, 1835
8
Itasca County, Minnesota: Bowstring Township, Itasca County, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Source Wikipedia, Books Llc, 2010
9
Collapse of Burning Buildings: A Guide to Fireground Safety
At an unoccupied bowstring truss roof building, however, roof ventilation may be too dangerous to risk the lives of firefighters. In the early stages of a fire, where an interior attack has a chance for success and the first hoseline quickly controls ...
Vincent Dunn, 2010
10
When Technology Fails: A Manual for Self-Reliance, ...
When not in use, loosen the bowstring to save the bow's power. Once a bow has lost its power, throw it away and make another one. A cloth or piece of leather strapped to the inside of your forearm can help prevent chafing from the bowstring.
Matthew Stein, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOWSTRING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bowstring is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The Classical Music Network
David Violi establishes a wonderful sense of thematic tone that's constantly running with mocking spirit between sprite bowstring runs by ... «ConcertoNet, Jul 15»
2
Bridge installed in Center Springs Park, Broad St. area
The 175-foot-long “modified bowstring” bridge was delivered in early June and erected within a week, he said. Located behind an Asian ... «Journal Inquirer, Jul 15»
3
Nîmes-Montpellier Bypass – Vive les differences
Six of the viaducts are major steelwork structures – a mix of plate girder, warren truss and bowstring constructions. Fabrication has been ... «Rail Engineer, Jul 15»
4
Great Central station hotel plans came as a surprise to people …
Shame the GCR's unique Bowstring Bridge in Braunstone Gate was knocked down a few years ago. Despite that, the planning application all ... «Leicester Mercury, Jul 15»
5
Tips For Tackling Bow Torque
... then lightly touch forefinger to thumb; aim at a small spot on the animal and let the bowstring go; feel the string hand slide backward along the ... «Scout, Jul 15»
6
A houseplant for those without a green thumb
Other names for this spiky sword include good luck plant, bird's nest plant, African bowstring hemp, and snake plant. Mother-in-law's tongue ... «Chippewa Herald, Jul 15»
7
Firefighting History: Hackensack (NJ) Remembers Fallen Firefighters
On that date, a 60-ton bowstring truss roof collapsed, killing Captain Richard Williams and Firefighters William Krejsa and Leonard Radumski. «FireEngineering.com, Jul 15»
8
Madras hangar listed on historic register
The hangar is notable for its all-wood construction and bowstring roof truss system. The building is just large enough to accommodate a single ... «Bend Bulletin, Jul 15»
9
Join New Energy Works Timberframers in Raising the Frames in …
Two distinct bowstring trusses with steel bottom chords are featured in the kitchen to support the second floor above. The timber frame will be ... «Virtual-Strategy Magazine, Jun 15»
10
Sylvania champion eyes another national title
... the center of the target, but it hit the nock of one of her previous shots (the nock is the notched part of the arrow that holds the bowstring). «Toledo Blade, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
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