Synonyms for crossbow
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : kraws-boh, kros- |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkrɔsˌboʊ, ˈkrɒs- |
Top 10 synonyms for crossbow Other synonyms for the word crossbow
- anlace
- arbalest
- archery
- arrow
- assegai
- atlatl
- ax
- axe
- backsword
- ballista
- banderilla
- barong
- bat
- baton
- battle-ax
- bayonet
- bazooka
- billy club
- blackjack
- blade
- blowgun
- bludgeon
- boomerang
- bow and arrow
- bowie knife
- brass knuckles
- catapult
- cleaver
- club
- crossbow
- cudgel
- cutlass
- dagger
- dart
- dirk
- flamethrower
- harpoon
- hatchet
- howitzer
- hunting knife
- lance
- musket
- nuclear bomb
- nunchaku
- pistol
- revolver
- rifle
- saber
- scythe
- shotgun
- slingshot
- spear
- spike
- stiletto
- switchblade
- sword
- tear gas
Définition of crossbow
Origin :- mid-15c., from cross (n.) + bow (n.1).
- As in weapon : noun arm, armament
- 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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