Definition: The term "bowtel" is a technical term used in the context of telecommunications networks. It refers to a device that is used for transmitting data over long distances, typically between two nodes or points on the same network. The term "bowtel" was first used by Sir John Wadham, an early British engineer who designed and built many of the world's first wireless telegraphy systems. In telecommunications, bowtel refers to a small device that is used to transmit data over long distances