(transitive) To strangle with a bowstring.

The string of an archer's bow. / (historical) The string of an archer's bow, as used by the Turks for strangling offenders.

plural of bowstring

Synonym of marool / Any species in the genus Sansevieria (which many recent references treat as part of the genus Dracaena), most notably the mother-in-law's tongue.

A tied-arch bridge, which has an upper arch tied to the bridge deck below.

plural of bowstring knot

A type of open loop knot often used to form a lariat, or for a bowstring end, as the name suggests.

plural of bowstring bridge

present participle of bowstring

Supplied or fitted with a bowstring.