1. the act or process of stringing a bow with a bowstring
2. a method of restraint in which a person's arms are bound tightly behind the back
Usage: law enforcement or military context

1. to string a bow with a bowstring
2. to restrain someone by binding the arms tightly behind the back
Usage: law enforcement or military context

Examples

• The archer practiced bowstringing his recurve bow before each competition.
• Proper bowstringing technique ensures the bow functions safely and accurately.
• The officer used bowstringing to secure the suspect's arms during transport.
• She was skilled at bowstringing traditional longbows.
• The manual included instructions for bowstringing different types of bows.
• Bowstringing requires knowledge of the correct knots and tension.