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Grammar : Noun

Spell : kraws-boh, kros-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkrɔsˌboʊ, ˈkrɒs-

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Définition of crossbow

Origin : mid-15c., from cross (n.) + bow (n.1).

As in weapon : noun arm, armament

Example sentences :

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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