Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bowguard

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
bow-guard
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A protective cover worn on the wrist or forearm, sometimes extending to partially cover the hand, which provides protection from the snap of a released bowstring.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From bow + guard.

Inflected Forms

bowguards (plural) bow guard (alternative) bow-guard (alternative)

Questions

What does bowguard mean?
A protective cover worn on the wrist or forearm, sometimes extending to partially cover the hand, which provides protection from the snap of a released bowstring.
Where does bowguard come from?
From bow + guard.

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