bow maker
A "bow maker" is a skilled artisan who creates bows, which can be used either for archery or for playing stringed instruments like violins.
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Definition
B2Archery
(technical, traditional)A skilled artisan who constructs tools used for shooting arrows.
Example
- The bow maker selected the finest wood to craft a new longbow.
- In medieval times, a bow maker's skills were highly valued for warfare and hunting.
B2Music
(technical, musical)A craftsman who creates tools for playing stringed instruments such as violins, violas, and cellos.
Example
- The violinist praised the bow maker for the exceptional quality of the bow.
- A bow maker must understand the balance and tension required for the perfect sound.
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Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bow maker":
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