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Crossbow

Cross′bowˊ

(krŏs′bōˊ)
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Noun.
(Archery)
A weapon, used in discharging arrows or bolts, formed by placing a bow crosswise on a stock.

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crossbow

crossbow

English

A crossbow

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Noun

crossbow (plural crossbows)

  1. A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, which fires bolts.

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