bowdriven
Bowdriven is a relatively obscure term that lacks a single, widely accepted definition. It appears sporadically in niche discussions and fiction, combining the noun bow with the participial adjective driven. Depending on context, bowdriven can describe anything propelled, controlled, or emphasized by a bow-shaped element or by the act of drawing and releasing a bow.
In music, some writers discuss a bow-driven approach to string playing, where the bow’s motion—speed, pressure,
In archery technology, the phrase is uncommon; when encountered, it can refer to designs in which the
In speculative design or science fiction, bow-driven can be used metaphorically to describe systems that are
Etymology and usage notes: Bowdriven is formed from bow and driven; its exact meaning is determined by