bow hand

[ boh ]

noun

1. Archery. the hand that holds the bow, the left hand for right-handed people.
2. Music. the hand that draws the bow.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bow hand¹

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

The 11 steps are: stance, nock, draw hand set, bow hand set, pre-draw, draw, anchor, aim, shot set-up, release, and follow through/reflect.

From Washington Times

Robinson’s sound is still full-throated, although she is losing some finesse in her bow hand; fast détaché passages sound scrubby, and articulation in the outer half of the bow can have some smudge.

From Washington Post

But Takila’s right hand, her bow hand, doesn’t work like it should.

From Washington Times

Cellist Sharon Robinson has a lovely, warm tone, but her bow hand has lost some subtlety in tricky passages.

From Washington Post

Surely he shoots wide on the bow hand.

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