crossbow

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
15
Words With Friends
17
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/(UK)

Definition of crossbow

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.
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noun

  1. A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.
  2. A portable ballista that can be held in the hand.

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Etymology

From Middle English crosbowe, crossebowe, equivalent to cross + bow.

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