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crossbow

[ kraws-boh, kros- ]

noun

  1. a medieval weapon consisting of a bow fixed transversely on a stock having a trigger mechanism to release the bowstring, and often incorporating or accompanied by a mechanism for bending the bow.


crossbow

/ ˈ°ì°ùÉ’²õËŒ²úəʊ /

noun

  1. a type of medieval bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct a square-headed arrow (quarrel)
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ³¦°ù´Ç²õ²õËŒ²ú´Ç·É³¾²¹²Ô, noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of crossbow1

First recorded in 1400–50, crossbow is from the late Middle English word crossbowe. See cross, bow 2
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The machine, which looks like a mini plane with wings, is placed on a launchpad, stretched like an arrow on a crossbow and then shot into the air.

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"Clifford has again shown himself to be a coward. Clifford armed himself with a crossbow and knife in order to attack three innocent women," he said.

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A Labour MP has said tightening the law around crossbow sales is "important" as an ex-soldier who murdered a woman and her two daughters awaits sentence.

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The trial heard that in the days leading up to the murders, Clifford bought a crossbow online, and a replica Glock air pistol from a shop in Essex.

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The force took the unusual step of telling the public Clifford was believed to have a crossbow, and made a direct appeal to him.

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