Examples of bowstring in a Sentence
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But the feeling of release as the bowstrings were left vibrating in my arms was palpable, intensely satisfying.
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Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Our bows were willow, the bowstrings babiche trimmed to an even thickness.
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Robert Easton,
Outdoor Life,
3 Sep. 2025
This popular release mechanism works like a simple set of jaws that are attached to the bowstring.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2025
Crouching in the tall grass and sniping druids is currently a fool-proof approach, as even the druids that get close to you won't immediately notice you or hear the strumming of your bowstring.
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William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Even little things, like the way the adaptive triggers on the PS5 controllers mimic the tension of a bowstring, felt perfect.
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Nate Anderson,
Ars Technica,
20 Dec. 2024
The bowstrings were then twisted together to create long ropes.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Dec. 2024
The archers used long bows, which required a huge amount of rotation of the spine when pulling back on the bowstring.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
31 Oct. 2024
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Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Our bows were willow, the bowstrings babiche trimmed to an even thickness.
—
Robert Easton,
Outdoor Life,
3 Sep. 2025
This popular release mechanism works like a simple set of jaws that are attached to the bowstring.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2025
Crouching in the tall grass and sniping druids is currently a fool-proof approach, as even the druids that get close to you won't immediately notice you or hear the strumming of your bowstring.
—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Even little things, like the way the adaptive triggers on the PS5 controllers mimic the tension of a bowstring, felt perfect.
—
Nate Anderson,
Ars Technica,
20 Dec. 2024
The bowstrings were then twisted together to create long ropes.
—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Dec. 2024
The archers used long bows, which required a huge amount of rotation of the spine when pulling back on the bowstring.
—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
31 Oct. 2024
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“Bowstring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bowstring. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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bowstring
noun
bow·string
ˈbō-ˌstriŋ 
: the cord connecting the two ends of a bow
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