noun

bowstring

bowstring

The archer pulled the bowstring back.

The archer pulled the bowstring back.

A tight bowstring is essential for accuracy.

A tight bowstring is essential for accuracy.

((a/the bowstring)) the string of a bow The bowstring snapped under tension.

Synonyms: cord

A compound word from 'bow' (the weapon) and 'string'.

It's literally the 'string' for a 'bow'. The two parts of the word tell you exactly what it is.

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