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Definitions for Crossbow

[1] a medieval weapon consisting of a bow fixed transversely on a stock having a trigger mechanism to release the bowstring, and often incorporating or accompanied by a mechanism for bending the bow.
[2] a type of medieval bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct a square-headed arrow (quarrel)

Words related to Crossbow

pistol, bomb, sword, gun, missile, cannon, rifle, machete, ammunition, firearm, knife, shotgun, revolver, catapult, dagger, spear, bayonet, ax, bludgeon, spike

Words nearby Crossbow

crossbirth, crossbite, crossbody, crossbolt lock, crossbones, crossbow, crossbowman, crossbred, crossbreed, crossbuck, crosscheck

Origin of Crossbow

First recorded in 1400–50, crossbow is from the late Middle English word crossbowe. See cross, bow2

Synonyms for Crossbow

ammunition, bomb, cannon, firearm, gun, knife, machete, machine gun, missile, nerve gas, pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, sword, tear gas, arbalest, archery, arrow, assegai, ax, axe, backsword, ballista, banderilla, barong, bat, baton, battle-ax, bayonet, bazooka, blackjack, blade, blowgun, bludgeon, boomerang, catapult, cleaver, club, cudgel, cutlass, dagger, dart, dirk, flamethrower, harpoon, hatchet, howitzer, lance, musket, saber, scythe, slingshot, spear, spike, stiletto, switchblade, anlace, atlatl, billy club, bow and arrow, bowie knife, brass knuckles, hunting knife, nuclear bomb, nunchaku