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

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

From Hunting with the Bow and Arrow by Pope, Saxton

You are on the bow hand still, smith.

From The Fair Maid of Perth Or, St. Valentine's Day by Scott, Walter, Sir

Allen went in charge of the expedition, and young Lincoln was engaged as "bow hand."

From The Story of Young Abraham Lincoln by Whipple, Wayne

Surely he shoots wide on the bow hand.

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

After he had made his bow, hand in hand with Elodie, he retired in careless silence and was nearly knocked down by the reappearing lady on the broad white horse.

From The Mountebank by Locke, William John