bowstring

• Nom désignant la corde tendue entre les deux extrémités d'un arc, utilisée pour propulser la flèche; par extension, tout cordage ou lien analogue.

A noun referring to the cord or string that is stretched between the two ends of an archer's bow and used to launch an arrow.

1. Archery stringB2formal

   The cord stretched between the two ends of a bow, used to launch an arrow.

   Corde d'arc

   • He carefully replaced the worn bowstring before the competition.
   • The archer pulled the bowstring back to his cheek.
   • A broken bowstring can ruin a shot.

   Synonymesstring