bow hand
Americannoun
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Archery. the hand that holds the bow, the left hand for right-handed people.
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Music. the hand that draws the bow.
Etymology
Origin of bow hand
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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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
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
The right hand, the bow hand, is the direct opposite—it is the painter hand, the artist hand, its phrasing outlines the pictures of music; its nuances fill them with beauty of color.
From Violin Mastery Talks with Master Violinists and Teachers by Martens, Frederick Herman
Surely he shoots wide on the bow hand.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
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
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