bowhunting

bow·hunt·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boh-huhn-ting]
- /ˈboʊˌhʌn tɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boh-huhn-ting]
- /ˈboʊˌhʌn tɪŋ/

Definitions of bowhunting word

noun bowhunting the practice of hunting wild animals with bow and arrow 3
noun bowhunting the sport of hunting with a bow and arrows. 1
noun bowhunting The hunting of game using a bow and arrow. 0

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Origin of bowhunting

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

probably earlier than 1970-75; bow2 + hunting

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Parts of speech for Bowhunting

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bowhunting popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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