noun
- wood suitable for making bows, especially for archery bows; traditionally yew or other flexible, strong wood
Usage: archaic or specialized; historical context in archery
Examples
- Medieval archers prized yew bowwood for its strength and flexibility.
- The craftsman selected premium bowwood to craft a longbow.
- Bowwood had to be carefully seasoned before it could be shaped into a functional bow.
- Historical records show that bowwood was a valuable trade commodity in England.
- The archer inspected the bowwood for any cracks or defects before carving.