bow and arrow

Noun

Meaning

a weapon consisting of arrows and the bow to shoot them

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

bow-and-arrow

Synonyms

baton knife arrow revolver gun missile arm bomb ammunition blade rifle shotgun pistol armament firearm

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Antonyms

save preserve spoon bare hands

Hypernyms

arm weapon weapon system

Examples

According to one version of their myth, the first hunter (Alioth) is carrying a bow and arrow to strike down the bear. Source: Internet

An Ullr medallion or Ullr ski medal, depicting the Scandinavian god Ullr on skis holding a bow and arrow, is widely worn as a talisman by both recreational and professional skiers as well as ski patrols in Europe and elsewhere. Source: Internet

At the end of his address, the NRM candidate received a symbolic gift of traditional Regalia which included a bow and arrow and a spear from the elders of Greater Madi. Source: Internet

Both the sword and the bow and arrow as well as other weaponry proliferate and an arms race of sorts between the tribes ensued as they tried to outpace one another. Source: Internet

During the protests in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, a man decided it was a good idea to start shooting protesters with a bow and arrow. Source: Internet

Following in Robin Hood’s footsteps with a stethoscope instead of a bow and arrow wasn’t easy. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

bovver boy bovvered bow bow and scrape bow and scrape to bow backed