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bowstring
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. bowstring
  2. 2. string (of a shamisen, etc.)
  3. 3. chord
This noun refers to a string on a musical instrument, such as a guitar, violin, or shamisen. It is used in musical contexts and can also appear in technical or poetic language when describing string-like things.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If you pull it that hard, you're going to snap the string — seriously!

Sentence 2

Do you think there's still time to restring it now?

Sentence 3

No way — a snapped string? That was absolutely not in the plan!

Sentence 4

No spare bowstring — this could not have come at a worse time!

Sentence 5

He joked that "a broken bowstring means your luck has run out."