Definitions

1. noun

A string or thread used for tying or fastening a bowstring to the back of a bow, especially a bowstring of a longbow or a crossbow.

“The archer carefully adjusted the backstring of her longbow before taking aim at the target.”

2. verb

To adjust or tighten a bowstring to the back of a bow, especially a bowstring of a longbow or a crossbow.

“The archer had to backstring her bow before it would shoot straight.”