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crossbow Meaning & Definition

/ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/

What Does Crossbow Mean?

As a noun, crossbow means A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts. It is also used to mean A portable ballista that can be held in the hand.

Crossbow in Brief

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation//ˈkɹɒsbəʊ//
Syllables1
Pluralcrossbows

Crossbow Definition (Noun)

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

Synonyms of Crossbow

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Antonyms of Crossbow

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Crossbow in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

crossbow (plural crossbows)

Words That Rhyme With Crossbow

Origin of Crossbow

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

How Do You Say Crossbow?

The standard pronunciation of crossbow is //ˈkɹɒsbəʊ//, spoken in 1 syllable.

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