bowman
1 of 2noun (1)
bow·man ˈbō-mən 
: archer sense 1
bowman
2 of 2noun (2)
bow·man ˈbau̇-mən
: a boatman, oarsman, or paddler stationed in the front of a boat
Word History
First Known Use
Noun (1)
13th century, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
1829, in the meaning defined above
bowman
noun
as in oarsman
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- oarsman
- sculler
- oar
- rower
- crewman
- shipman
- coxswain
- mariner
- seaman
- sailor
- navigator
- seafarer
- puller
- oarswoman
- salt
- hearty
- kayaker
- tar
- gob
- swab
- sea dog
- jack
- jack-tar