bowpin

/ˈboʊpɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of tree (Pinus sylvestris) or a part of its branch with an upward-growing tip.

“The forester identified the bowpin as a key indicator of the forest’s health.”

2. verb

To bend or shape something (especially a branch) into a bow-like curve.

“The gardener bowpined the willow branches to create a beautiful arch.”

Synonyms

  • pin
  • weeping willow
  • yew

Antonyms

  • straight
  • upright