bowshot

[ boh-shot ]

noun

1. the distance a bow sends an arrow.

bowshot

/ ˈbəʊˌʃɒt /

noun

1. the distance an arrow travels from the bow

Word History and Origins

Origin of bowshot¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; bow ², shot ¹

Example Sentences

The Springfield Republican, a Massachusetts newspaper, contrasted Rainey’s appearance with “the days when men of Mr. Rainey’s race were sold under the hammer within bowshot of the Capitol.”

From Seattle Times

They had escaped the attack Fflewddur expected, but a column of horsemen bearing torches passed within bowshot of them.

From Literature

At the distance of a long bowshot from the village, the scene was terrifying.

From Literature

They were within a long bowshot, but the riders did not show themselves against the light, and the Orcs wasted many arrows shooting at the fires, until Uglúk stopped them.

From Literature

They did not halt until they were out of bowshot from the walls.

From Literature