Definition of Crossbow in English :

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Crossbow meaning in English

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Crossbow

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Noun

1. crossbow

a bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct the arrow (quarrel)

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Crossbow

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

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Crossbow

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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

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Crossbow

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n.
A weapon consisting of a bow fixed crosswise on a wooden stock, with grooves on the stock to direct the projectile.

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