bowshot

/ˈboʊ.ʃɒt/

Definitions

1. noun

The distance a projectile travels when shot from a bow, or a mark or spot indicating the distance a projectile has traveled from a bow.

“The archer took careful aim and released the arrow, which flew a good bowshot across the forest.”

2. verb

To shoot (a projectile) from a bow.

“She learned to bowshot arrows with precision and accuracy.”

Synonyms

  • range
  • shot

Antonyms

  • fumble
  • miss