Longbow: meaning, definitions and examples

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longbow

 

[ หˆlษ’ล‹bษ™สŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weapon

A type of bow that is tall (roughly equal to the height of the person who uses it) and has a long range. Longbows were historically used in medieval warfare.

Synonyms

English longbow, war bow, yew bow

Examples of usage

  • The English longbow played a crucial role in battles such as Agincourt.
  • Archers trained from a young age to master the art of using the longbow.
  • The longbow was known for its accuracy and power.
Context #2 | Noun

archery

A type of bow used in archery competitions, characterized by its long limbs and traditional design.

Synonyms

recurve bow, traditional bow

Examples of usage

  • She competed in the longbow division of the archery tournament.
  • The longbow requires a different technique than modern compound bows.

Translations

Translations of the word "longbow" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arco longo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‰เคจเฅเค—เคฌเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Langbogen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ busur panjang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะฒะณะธะน ะปัƒะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dล‚ugi ล‚uk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้•ทๅผ“ (ใกใ‚‡ใ†ใใ‚…ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arc long

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arco largo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uzun yay

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋กฑ๋ณด์šฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูˆุณ ุทูˆูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dlouhรฝ luk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dlhรฝ luk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้•ฟๅผ“ (chรกng gลng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dolgi lok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ langbogi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะทั‹ะฝ ัะฐะดะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒซแƒ”แƒš แƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uzun yay

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arco largo

Word origin

The longbow has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages, particularly in England. It was a powerful weapon used in battles and hunting. The English longbow played a significant role in pivotal battles such as Agincourt, showcasing its effectiveness and accuracy. Over time, the longbow evolved into a traditional archery tool, admired for its elegance and skillful use in competitions.

See also: bough, bow, bowed, bowgun, bowing, unbowed.