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bowshot

[ boh-shot ]

noun

  1. the distance a bow sends an arrow.


bowshot

/ ˈbəʊˌʃɒt /

noun

  1. the distance an arrow travels from the bow


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Word History and Origins

Origin of bowshot1

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; bow 2, shot 1

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Example Sentences

Stride by stride they drew away from the Pawnees until they finally carried their riders beyond bowshot.

They had stopped a long bowshot beyond the trees, and appeared to be holding a council.

They were still beyond range, but were riding at a sharp angle which would soon bring them within bowshot.

When they finally came within bowshot, they suddenly realized that the village was deserted.

When they were a bowshot from the ravine White Otter turned toward the south.

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