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Crossbow: meaning, definitions and examples

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crossbow

 

[ หˆkrษ’sหŒbษ™สŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weapon

A crossbow is a weapon consisting of a bow mounted on a stock that shoots projectiles, often called bolts, with a trigger mechanism.

Synonyms

arbalest, bolt thrower, bowgun, quarrel

Examples of usage

  • The hunter aimed his crossbow at the target.
  • She loaded the crossbow with a bolt before shooting.
  • The crossbow was commonly used in medieval warfare.
  • The crossbow is known for its accuracy and power.
  • The crossbow is quieter than a traditional bow.

Translations

Translations of the word "crossbow" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น besta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคจเฅเคทเคพเค—เฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Armbrust

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ busur silang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐั€ะฑะฐะปะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kusza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒญใ‚นใƒœใ‚ฆ (kurosubล)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arbalรจte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ballesta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tatar yayฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„๊ถ (seokgung)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูˆุณ ูˆู†ุดุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kuลกe

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kuลกa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผฉ (nว”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ samostrel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ handboga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฑะฐะปะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ armbost

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ballesta

Word origin

The crossbow has a long history dating back to ancient China, where it was used for hunting and warfare. Over time, the crossbow spread to other parts of the world, becoming a popular weapon in medieval Europe. It offered advantages over traditional bows, such as requiring less strength to operate and being able to be held at full draw for longer periods. However, the crossbow was also controversial due to its power and ease of use, leading to restrictions on its use in some regions.

See also: cross, crossable, crossbar, crosser, crosshair, crossing, crossly, crosspiece, crossroad, crossroads, crossway, crosswise, uncrossable.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,151, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.