#bow

• Alternanthera versicolor — A species or horticultural variety of ornamental plant within the genus Alternanthera, remarkable for its intensely colored leaves that change shades depending on light exposure and age, displaying a spectacular mix of green, pink, carmine, copper, and blood-red.
• Bow-ward — An old maritime term or technical archaism of Mediterranean origin used as a direction indicator on board ships, meaning 'towards the prow', 'forward', or 'in the direction of the bow'; it indicates the orientation of an object, a maneuver, or a movement toward the front part of a vessel, in structural opposition to the sternward direction.
• Bow-ward — A condensed orthographic and phonetic variant of the adverbial term amproor, utilized in traditional maritime jargon to indicate the direction toward the prow or front of a ship; a command or spatial orientation indicator on board vessels, aimed at guiding the crew in executing mooring or anchoring maneuvers.
• Anconeus — A small, triangular muscle located on the posterior aspect of the elbow joint, extending between the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and the olecranon of the ulna. It acts as a weak synergist of the triceps brachii muscle, with the functional role of assisting in the extension of the forearm and stabilizing the elbow joint during rotational movements.
• Antispasmodic — A linguistic and medical variant synonymous with antispasmatic; the property of a medication or therapeutic agent to suppress convulsions and acute muscle spasms. In modern medical terminology, the term is frequently preferred in Anglo-Saxon literature to classify gastrointestinal motility inhibitors and calcium channel blockers used in irritable bowel syndrome.
• Bow — A deep bending of the body or head executed as a sign of respect, greeting, deep esteem, reverence, or submission before a person of high status. In an abstract or religious sense, it represents the act of veneration, spiritual humility, and structural deference manifested within a ritual or formal social relations.
• Crossbow — Archaic form or historical neologism (borrowed from Western lineage) for 'crossbow'; a medieval weapon consisting of a powerful bow mounted transversely on a wooden stock, equipped with a trigger mechanism to launch short arrows, metal bolts, or stones. It was renowned for its high armor-piercing capability during medieval sieges.
• Crossbow — A missile weapon originating in antiquity and heavily developed during the Middle Ages, consisting of a powerful bow mounted transversely on a wooden stock similar to a rifle; it features a cord-tensioning mechanism and a trigger system to launch projectiles such as short arrows, bolts, or stones. In modern times, it is used as precision sports equipment or by special military units for silent operations.
• Crossbowman — A foot or mounted soldier in medieval armies armed with a crossbow, specialized in long-range target shooting and tactical self-defense behind large shields (pavises). In the 14th and 15th centuries, crossbowmen units (such as the Genoese) formed elite mercenary corps highly sought after by European monarchs for their efficiency in sieges.
• Bow (armă) — An ancient missile weapon for launching arrows, consisting of a curved elastic rod and a cord stretched tightly between its ends. In geometry, it represents a continuous portion of a curve or a circle bounded by two points. In physics and engineering, it is an elastic mechanical element (helical spring, leaf spring) designed to cushion shocks or store mechanical energy. In architecture, it denotes a curved load-bearing structure supporting a vault or wall.
• Arcar — An old, rare, or regional variant of the word 'arcaș' (archer); a foot or mounted soldier armed with a bow and arrows, widely utilized in medieval armies for long-range enemy harassment. In historical documents or epoch chronicles, the term also designates the craftsman specialized in manufacturing battle bows or their structural components.
• Bow-making — The craft, traditional technique, or historical occupation of making bows and arrows; the workshop, designated space, or manufactory where a bowyer produces, repairs, or finishes cord-based ranged weapons. In a broader sense, the term denotes the entirety of technical knowledge regarding proper wood selection, organic tendon treatment, and curvature geometric calculations to optimize draw weight.
• Arcariu — An extremely rare, archaic, and etymological variant of the word 'arcar' or 'arcaș' (archer); a soldier from the early Middle Ages specialized in using the bow and arrows for long-range attacks. In alternative ancient administrative contexts, under Latin or Byzantine influence, the term could also designate a treasurer, cashier, or keeper responsible for managing the money chest (arca) of a community or institution.
• Archer — A person who shoots with a bow at a target; a soldier from an ancient or medieval army armed with a bow and arrows. In the contemporary era, the term defines an athlete who practices archery within official competitions.
• Female archer — A woman armed with a bow and arrows or specialized in target shooting; a female warrior from the tactical corps of ancient armies or medieval guerrilla detachments. In a modern context, the term designates a registered female athlete who practices competitive archery, demonstrating remarkable structural discipline and geometric precision in national and international competitions.
• Little archer — An affectionate or figurative diminutive for a young or small archer; a person of tender age learning the craft of archery, or a stylized warrior in popular folktales. In a mythological or poetic sense, the term can directly reference Cupid or Eros, the winged god of love, often depicted as a child shooting magical arrows into human hearts.
• Arcășie — The occupation, craft, or art of shooting with a bow; the function, status, or military service provided by an archer within medieval army structures. In ancient administrative documents, the term could also designate a tactical unit of archers or the feudal duty associated with supplying bow-armed fighters.
• Bowmaker — A medieval soldier armed with a bow and arrows; a long-distance fighter who belonged to the military corps of Moldavian or Wallachian rulers. In an extended sense, it denotes the master craftsman or artisan specialized in making battle or hunting bows, a guild renowned for technical secrets regarding flexible wood and animal tendons.
• Bow drill — A traditional rudimentary tool or archaic mechanical device consisting of a small wooden bow with a cord, used to impart a rapid alternating rotational movement to a drill, a manual lathe, or a spindle. In a historical sense, the term describes the essential instrument used by craftsmen, jewelers, or tanners to pierce hard materials or to ignite fire through friction.
• Arceriu — An old orthographic or regional variant for 'arcariu' or 'arcaș' (archer); a medieval soldier specialized in using the bow or a master bowmaker. In documents of Catholic or Latin influence from medieval Transylvania, it could designate a secretary, a keeper of archives, or an official responsible for guarding the administrative valuables chest.