bow hand

American  

[boh] / boʊ /

noun

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

2. Music. the hand that draws the bow.

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Etymology

Origin of bow hand

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

Surely he shoots wide on the bow hand.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

The influence of the physical conformation of bow hand and string hand on actual playing?

From Violin Mastery Talks with Master Violinists and Teachers by Martens, Frederick Herman

The strain of drawing a heavy bow is apt to pull the bow hand out of the line of sight.

From Entertainments for Home, Church and School by Seeger, Frederica

Abe's desire to make a river trip was at last satisfied, and he accompanied the proprietor's son, serving as "bow hand."

From Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1 (of 2) The True Story Of A Great Life by Herndon, William H.

Oh…Wit, thou art now on the bow hand, And blindly in thine own opinion dost stand.

From Sir Thomas More by Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)