Definition
bowsmen
noun
- Plural of bowsman; sailors or rowers who operate the bow (front) of a boat or ship.
Usage: nautical; plural form
Examples
- The bowsmen worked in perfect synchronization to steer the racing shell.
- The captain assigned the strongest bowsmen to the front positions.
- During the regatta, the bowsmen set the pace for the entire crew.
- The bowsmen were responsible for keeping the boat aligned with the course.
- Several experienced bowsmen volunteered for the long-distance rowing expedition.