Meaning Of The Word Bowstring

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What's The Definition Of Bowstring?

bowstring in American English
a cord stretched from one end of an archer's bow to the other
to strangle with a bowstring; garrote
noun: the string of an archer's bow
transitive verb: to strangle with a bowstring or any string or band

bowstring in British English
noun: the string of an archer's bow, usually consisting of three strands of hemp

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