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 whole heart divided between bow-hand and rein-hand,—oh the sin of it!

From Project Gutenberg

The bow hand may be lowered or raised to obtain the proper elevation and length of flight.

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

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It was talked over for many a day, and the general verdict was that the "bow-hand" was a "strapper."

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Abe, having been found faithful and efficient, was employed to accompany the young man as a "bow-hand," to work the "front oars."

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