crossbow

English
A crossbow

Alternative forms
  • cross-bow
  • xbow (informal)

Etymology

From Middle English crosbowe, crossebowe, equivalent to cross +‎ bow.

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/

Noun

crossbow (plural crossbows)

  1. A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.

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