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bowshot
[ boh-shot ]
bowshot
/ ˈbəʊˌʃɒt /
noun
- the distance an arrow travels from the bow
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Example Sentences
Stride by stride they drew away from the Pawnees until they finally carried their riders beyond bowshot.
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They had stopped a long bowshot beyond the trees, and appeared to be holding a council.
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They were still beyond range, but were riding at a sharp angle which would soon bring them within bowshot.
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When they finally came within bowshot, they suddenly realized that the village was deserted.
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When they were a bowshot from the ravine White Otter turned toward the south.
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