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
bowmen
noun
as in oarsmen
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- oarsmen
- oars
- rowers
- scullers
- crewmen
- sailors
- coxswains
- seamen
- mariners
- shipmen
- pullers
- navigators
- oarswomen
- seafarers
- hearties
- salts
- kayakers
- tars
- swabs
- sea dogs
- gobs
- jacks
- jack-tars