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Korean learner dictionary

활시위

hwalsiwi · bowstring

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 87101
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 활씨위Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    화살을 걸어서 잡아당겼다 놓아 멀리 날아가게 하는, 활의 몸체에 팽팽하게 걸어 놓은 줄.

    English: bowstring — The string that is attached tightly to the bow, with which one notches the arrow and that one then pulls and releases in order to send the arrow flying far away.

    Examples

    • 팽팽한 활시위.
    • 활시위의 재료.
    • 활시위가 느슨하다.
    • 활시위를 놓다.
    • 활시위를 당기다.
    • 활시위가 팽팽하지 않으면 화살이 잘 날아가지 못한다.