Meaning of Bowman | Babel Free
ˈbəʊmənDefinitions
- A man who uses a bow; an archer.
- The person, in a team or among oarsmen, positioned nearest the bow.
- A surname originating as an occupation for a bowman.
- A male given name from surname.
- A municipality in Papineau Regional County Municipality, Outaouais region, Quebec, Canada.
- A number of places in the United States:
- An unincorporated community in Chicot County, Arkansas.
- A census-designated place in Craighead County, Arkansas.
- An unincorporated community in Placer County, California.
- A minor city in Elbert County, Georgia.
- An unincorporated community in Madison Township, Pike County, Indiana.
- A city, the county seat of Bowman County, North Dakota.
- A town in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
- A census-designated place in Cumberland County, Tennessee.
- A locality in the MidCoast council area, eastern New South Wales, Australia.
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Examples
“The whole londe ſhal fle, foꝛ the noyſe of the hoꝛſmen and bowmen: […]”
“The walls are slitted with embrasures through which bowmen could fire, indicating that the belfry also served as a stronghold during border skirmishes.”
“Reference: WO 373/97/207 Description: Name: Scott, Bowman; Rank: Temporary Major; Service No: 151430; Regiment: CSO's Staff, Air Formation Signals, Second Tactical Air Force; Theatre of Combat or Operation: The London Omnibus List for Gallant and Distinguished Services in the Field; Award: Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire; Date of announcement in London Gazette: 19 December 1946.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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