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Synonyms for crossbow


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kraws-boh, kros-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkrɔsˌboʊ, ˈkrɒs-

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Définition of crossbow

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from cross (n.) + bow (n.1).
  • As in weapon : noun arm, armament
Example sentences :
  • He reappeared in his original form, took up his crossbow and shot at the bird.
  • Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various
  • There was the tip of the dog's tail, and the top of the hunter's crossbow.
  • Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
  • The arrow is laid on the stock of a crossbow in the proper position for firing.
  • Extract from : « On Laboratory Arts » by Richard Threlfall
  • He leaped upward, as high as possible, his crossbow in his hand.
  • Extract from : « Space Prison » by Tom Godwin
  • And already they've got iron swords, the crossbow and even a few muskets.
  • Extract from : « Adaptation » by Dallas McCord Reynolds
  • Reif said, "It was a mistake, too, to allow them the secret of the crossbow."
  • Extract from : « Adaptation » by Dallas McCord Reynolds
  • Nigel's hand had sought his crossbow, but the Lady Ermyntrude grasped his arm.
  • Extract from : « Sir Nigel » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • He took a step toward Lorenzo, who shook the crossbow at him again.
  • Extract from : « The Saracen: The Holy War » by Robert Shea
  • "Please put your crossbow down, Lorenzo," Sophia said again.
  • Extract from : « The Saracen: The Holy War » by Robert Shea
  • This crossbow might be the only thing that keeps us from getting dragged off to be hanged.
  • Extract from : « The Saracen: The Holy War » by Robert Shea
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