Bowmen Meaning in English
word · lemma: bowman
ˈboʊmən
BOH-muhn
ˈbəʊmən
BOH-muhn
Definition
Bowmen are people, usually soldiers, who use bows and arrows, especially in historical or fantasy settings.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in historical, medieval, or fantasy contexts. 'Bowmen' refers to groups; the singular is 'bowman.' Common in books, games, and films about battles or ancient warfare. Can be confused with 'archer,' which is a more general and modern term.
Spanish: arquerosPortuguese (BR): arqueirosPortuguese (PT): arqueirosChinese (Simplified): 弓箭手Chinese (Traditional): 弓箭手Hindi: धनुर्धारीArabic: رماة السهامBengali: ধনুকধারী - তীরন্দাজ (প্রাচীন)Russian: лучникиJapanese: 弓兵 - 弓使い (歴史的)Vietnamese: cung thủ - xạ thủ cung (lịch sử)Korean: 궁수 - 궁병 (역사적)Turkish: okçu - yaylı askerUrdu: کمان دارIndonesian: pemanah - prajurit pemanah
Example Sentences
The bowmen stood ready on the wall.
basic
Many bowmen fought in the battle.
basic
The king trusted his bowmen.
basic
A line of bowmen fired arrows into the sky.
natural
In old legends, skilled bowmen could hit a target from far away.
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The movie showed thousands of bowmen defending their kingdom.
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