crossbow
nounattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ˈkɹɒsbəʊ//
A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.
noun
- 1
A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.
- 2
A portable ballista that can be held in the hand.
Etymology
From Middle English crosbowe, crossebowe, equivalent to cross + bow.
Forms
- plural
- crossbows
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crossbow · A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.
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