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crossbow
(krɒsboʊ, US krɔːs-)
Word forms: plural crossbows
countable noun
A crossbow is a weapon consisting of a small, powerful bow that is fixed across a piece of wood, and aimed like a gun.
crossbow in British English
(ˈkrɒsˌbəʊ)
noun
a type of medieval bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct a square-headed arrow (quarrel)
Derived forms
crossbowman (ˈcrossˌbowman) noun
crossbow in American English
(ˈkrɔsˌboʊ)
noun
a weapon consisting of a bow set transversely on a wooden stock: the stock is groovedto direct a short, heavy arrow (bolt) or stone and notched to hold the bowstring, which is released by a trigger
Derived forms
crossbowman (ˈcrossˌbowman) nounWord forms: plural ˈcrossˌbowmen
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