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xbow

English

Etymology

From crossbow, using X as abbreviation for cross.

Noun

xbow (plural xbows)

  1. Informal form of crossbow.
    • 1998, "Dundee", Heavy xbows for 80 gold?! (on newsgroup rec.games.computer.ultima.online)
      It might actually be more profitable for a master bowyer to make and sell heavy xbows now (instead of bows)... unless this was just some weird one-time deal.

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crossbow

English

Alternative forms

  • cross-bow
  • xbow (informal)

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /?k??sb??/

Noun

crossbow (plural crossbows)

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

Derived terms

  • crossbowman

Related terms

  • bolt
  • quarrel
  • ballista

Translations

See also

  • arbalest
  • Wikipedia article on crossbow

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