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bowhunting

American  
[boh-huhn-ting] / ˈboʊˌhʌn tɪŋ /

noun

  1. the sport of hunting with a bow and arrows.


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Etymology

Origin of bowhunting

Probably earlier than 1970–75; bow 2 + hunting

Example Sentences

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It was November, bowhunting season, so Mr. Sand had brought along a bow and arrows.

From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2019

It was Jan. 3, the final day of the bowhunting and crossbow season, and he was just happy to finally lay eyes on this 160-class buck he had only dreamt about seeing.

From Washington Times • Jan. 23, 2016

Though the dynamite has been retired, alligator gar fishing and bowhunting continues.

From The Verge • Dec. 20, 2015

He survived, but he was completely penniless and, like some other Vietnam vets, went off the grid and lived in the woods, bowhunting and surviving on his wits.

From National Geographic • Sep. 2, 2015

As a bonus, he didn’t even see his father, who had gone bowhunting.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

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