() - The middle part of a bow's body where

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The middle part of a bow's body where the hand grips it.

The middle part of a bow's body where

Usage highlights

Bow gripCenter of the bowGrip sectionHold the gripBow and grip

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He held the bow firmly by its grip (弣).
  • The archer's hand was positioned on the bow's center (弓弣).
  • This ancient bow has an ornate grip section (弣部).

Collocations

  • Bow grip(弓弣)
  • Center of the bow(弣中)
  • Grip section(弣部)
  • Hold the grip(执弣)
  • Bow and grip(弓与弣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Term from traditional archery, referring specifically to the central gripping section of a bow.
  • Appears in classical texts on military arts and archery equipment.

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