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bowsman

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈbaʊzmən/
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  • /ˈbəʊzmən/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

A sailor who works in the bow of a vessel.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

An archer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From bow (“front of vessel”) + -s- + man.

From bow (“weapon for shooting arrows”) + -s- + man.