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Crossbow

/ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/

A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.

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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.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Crossbow"

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Word	Definition
xbownoun	Abbreviation of crossbow. [A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.]
crossboltnoun	A bolt of the kind fired from a crossbow.
ballistanoun	(weaponry, historical) An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.
quarrelnoun	(countable) A dispute or heated argument (especially one that is verbal).
bolt throwernoun	(science fiction) A mechanical crossbow used by Alliance Special Forces infiltration units in Star Wars.
arbelestnoun	Alternative form of arbalest. [A steel crossbow.]
balistanoun	Alternative form of ballista. [(weaponry, historical) An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.]
arquebusadenoun	The shot of an arquebus.
dartnoun	A small object with a pointed tip at one end and feathers at the other, which is thrown at a target in the game of darts.
bulletnoun	A projectile, usually of metal, shot from a gun at high speed.
catapultnoun	A device or weapon for throwing or launching large objects.
arrow slitnoun	Alternative spelling of arrowslit. [A slit, as in a castle wall, through which arrows can be fired.]
fireboltnoun	A missile of fire.
bow shocknoun	(fluid dynamics) A shock wave formed by the bow of an object travelling at supersonic speed.
fire arrownoun	(military, historical) A metal dart or arrow furnished with a combustible such as gunpowder for setting fire to ships.
bombardverb	To continuously attack something with bombs, artillery shells or other missiles or projectiles.
broadheadnoun	(bowhunting) A flat arrowhead with razor-sharp sides, intended to kill prey by causing severe bleeding.
elf-boltnoun	(folklore, fantasy) A magical bolt used by elves as a weapon.
throwing axnoun	Alternative form of throwing axe. [(weaponry) An axe that is used as a missile weapon.]
throwing-axnoun	Alternative form of throwing axe. [(weaponry) An axe that is used as a missile weapon.]