bentshooter
nounUK /ˈbɛntˌʃuːtə/
US /ˈbɛntˌʃuːtər/
A bentshooter is a person who shoots arrows with a curved bow.
The bentshooter aimed carefully at the target across the field.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A device or tool that bends and shoots something forward.
The toy bentshooter launched small foam darts across the room.
3. A person who bends rules or aims to cheat in a clever way.
Everyone knew the bentshooter had twisted the rules to win the game.
4. A type of curved launcher used in old games.
The children played with a wooden bentshooter that flung pebbles.