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crossbow Definition

cross·bow (-bō′)

noun

a weapon consisting of a bow set transversely on a wooden stock: the stock is grooved to direct a short, heavy arrow (bolt) or stone and notched to hold the bowstring, which is released by a trigger

crossbow Related Forms
cross′·bow′man noun pl. -·men
crossbow Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • use: You can now light people on fire by using the crossbow.
  • have: The two larger figures had hand bows and the four smaller ones had crossbows.
  • hire: It is also an offense to lend or hire a crossbow to anyone under the age of 17.
  • include: Already 25 firearms and 49 rounds of ammunition have been handed in, as well as 48 other weapons including a deadly crossbow.
  • shoot: There are opportunities for visitors to get hands on experience as well - with chances to shoot a crossbow under supervision.
  • make: Engelard was busy having crossbows made and buying iron, quarrels and anchors.

Adjective modifier

  • giant: There will be large-scale models of his inventions; his flying machine, tank and giant crossbow.
  • large: The bolt would probably have been fired by artillery such as a ballista, which was a type of large crossbow.
  • powerful: For interested parties a full hunting expedition can be arranged Archery Choose between the traditional longbow and the more powerful crossbow.
  • lb.: I think you can safely say the 150 lb. crossbow will shoot pretty accurately and easily to about 70 yards.
  • gnomish: Dropping to a crouch Darkhawk leveled his gnomish crossbow and fired three bolts at the beast but all three missed.
  • deadly: Already 25 firearms and 49 rounds of ammunition have been handed in, as well as 48 other weapons including a deadly crossbow.

Modifies a noun

  • bolt: The crossbow bolt, unlike a light flying arrow, was short with a deadly point.
  • man: During the time of Edward the Confessor, one, Robert, an officer of the crossbow men, took over the manor.
  • range: The crossbow range was 350 400 yards but could only be shot at a rate of 2 bolts per minute.
  • bowstring: STRING LOOP Loop bound to center of some crossbow bowstrings to engage latch.
  • windlass: The picture at the top of the page features a Medieval crossbow windlass used during the Middle Ages.
  • hunter: Crossbow hunters would do better to accept 50-60 yards as a maximum range, and try to get closer whenever possible.

Noun used with modifier

  • target: Field target crossbows are usually hand-made, often home-made by their users.
  • field: Field target crossbows are usually hand-made, often home-made by their users.