How Do You Spell BOWSE?

Pronunciation: [bˈa͡ʊz] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "bowse" can be confusing because it is pronounced differently than it looks. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /baʊz/. This means that the first syllable is pronounced like "cow", not "go". The second syllable is pronounced like "ze". "Bowse" is a verb that means to haul or pull something, especially a sail or rope. It is commonly used in the context of sailing or nautical activities.

BOWSE Meaning and Definition

  1. Bowse (also spelled browse) is a verb that has multiple meanings depending on the context.

    In the context of animals and livestock, bowse refers to the act of feeding or grazing on leaves, buds, or tender young shoots of plants or trees. It is commonly used in relation to herbivores that obtain their sustenance by browsing on vegetation rather than grazing in open spaces. For instance, deer or goats are known to bowse on the foliage of bushes or shrubs.

    Another application of the term bowse is in nautical contexts. Here, it refers to the action of pulling or hoisting up a sail or a spar. Sailors and marine personnel commonly use this term when describing the act of raising or adding tension to a sail by means of ropes or pulleys. Bowse is often employed in sailing maneuvers to control the sail's position and shape in response to the wind.

    Overall, whether in the realm of creatures or maritime domains, bowse relates to the act of consuming or manipulating something. While in animals it pertains to feeding on vegetation, in nautical contexts it represents the action of manipulating sails or spars to adjust the sailing performance.

  2. Among seamen, to pull or haul hard.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for BOWSE

  • vowse
  • nowse
  • gowse
  • bkwse
  • bpwse
  • b0wse
  • b9wse
  • bo3se
  • bo2se
  • bowze
  • bowxe
  • bowwe
  • bowsw
  • bows4
  • bows3
  • vbowse
  • bvowse
  • nbowse
  • bnowse

Etymology of BOWSE

The word "bowse" has its origins in the maritime context. It is derived from the Dutch word "boegse" or "boes", which means "bowline" or "bowsprit". The term was commonly used by sailors in the 18th and 19th centuries to refer to the act of pulling or hoisting something using a rope or line attached to the bow of a ship. Over time, the word "bowse" evolved and gained a broader meaning, extending to the general act of pulling or tensioning. It is often used in nautical or sailing contexts, describing actions such as hauling or tightening lines.

Similar spelling words for BOWSE

Conjugate verb Bowse

CONDITIONAL

I would bowse
you would bowse
he/she/it would bowse
we would bowse
they would bowse

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be bowsing
you would be bowsing
he/she/it would be bowsing
we would be bowsing
they would be bowsing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have bowse
you would have bowse
he/she/it would have bowse
we would have bowse
they would have bowse

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been bowsing
you would have been bowsing
he/she/it would have been bowsing
we would have been bowsing
they would have been bowsing

FUTURE

I will bowse
you will bowse
he/she/it will bowse
we will bowse
they will bowse

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be bowsing
you will be bowsing
he/she/it will be bowsing
we will be bowsing
they will be bowsing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have bowsed
you will have bowsed
he/she/it will have bowsed
we will have bowsed
they will have bowsed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been bowsing
you will have been bowsing
he/she/it will have been bowsing
we will have been bowsing
they will have been bowsing

IMPERATIVE

you bowse
we let´s bowse

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to bowse

PAST

I bowsed
you bowsed
he/she/it bowsed
we bowsed
they bowsed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was bowsing
you were bowsing
he/she/it was bowsing
we were bowsing
they were bowsing

PAST PARTICIPLE

bowsed

PAST PERFECT

I had bowsed
you had bowsed
he/she/it had bowsed
we had bowsed
they had bowsed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been bowsing
you had been bowsing
he/she/it had been bowsing
we had been bowsing
they had been bowsing

PRESENT

I bowse
you bowse
he/she/it bowses
we bowse
they bowse

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am bowsing
you are bowsing
he/she/it is bowsing
we are bowsing
they are bowsing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

bowsing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have bowsed
you have bowsed
he/she/it has bowsed
we have bowsed
they have bowsed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been bowsing
you have been bowsing
he/she/it has been bowsing
we have been bowsing
they have been bowsing

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