Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In archery, a selected and prepared piece of timber for a bow; the bow in a rough state. Yew is the timber generally preferred, and prior to the use of gunpowder bowstaves were an important article of commerce.
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Examples
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Tell me what the **** is so **** ing great about a Cajun with a bowstaff and cards?
First Look: Taylor Kitsch as Gambit in Wolverine | /Film 2008
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My black eye shadow works wonders, and when paired with the trench-coat and super badass bowstaff, I'm a powerhouse in every picture I take ;D
Position Your Tongue Properly To Look Good In Photos | Lifehacker Australia 2009
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Gurlz lyke guis wiff skillz—kompooter haking skillz, bowstaff skillz, numchuck skillz, jedi-boddel-lid-lebitayting skillz—-gosh!
Universe - Lolcats 'n' Funny Pictures of Cats - I Can Has Cheezburger? 2008
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Three similar bald men, one holding nunchaku, one holding a bowstaff, and one wielding two sais were also seen stalking around the compound that day.
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Now she's "pretty good with a bowstaff", if ya catch my drift.
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Now she's "pretty good with a bowstaff", if ya catch my drift.
Archive 2005-03-01 2005
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The ragged young traveler hitched the pack up against the rake of branches and the angle of the trail and kept going, using the bowstaff for balance in the climb.
2005 Cherryh, C. J. 2005
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Using his knee as a fulcrum, Garric curved the thick bowstaff and hooked the string of waxed horsehair to the upper notch, readying the weapon for use.
Lord of the Isles 1997
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If anything his tone grew lighter, flexing like a bowstaff coming to full nock.
Lord of the Isles 1997
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Garric laid the tip of his bowstaff across the youth's throat.
Lord of the Isles 1997
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