crossbow

Noun

Meaning

A weapon, used in discharging arrows, formed by placing a bow crosswise on a stock.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

arch baton harpoon bowman arrow revolver beast boomerang longbow gun missile arm bomb bow blade
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Antonyms

man person spoon obstruct bare hands

Hypernyms

bow

Examples

When Mister Safety Catch Is Not On, Mister Crossbow Is Not Your Friend. Terry Pratchett

You can't not look cool with a crossbow. Norman Reedus

An Assassin, a real Assassin had to look like one-black clothes, hood, boots, and all. If they could wear any clothes, any disguise, then what could anyone do but spend all day in a small room with a loaded crossbow pointed at the door? Terry Pratchett

What did I tell you about Mister Safety Catch?' said Vimes weakly. When Mister Safety Catch Is Not On, Mister Crossbow Is Not Your Friend,' recited Detritus, saluting. Terry Pratchett

Shave that jaw, brush that hair, tone down the crazy in the eyes, and he would have to fight women off with that crossbow. Ilona Andrews

Better to be shot with a crossbow than rejected by a window slammed shut. Sicilian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

crossboned crossbones crossborder crossbow-woman crossbower crossbowman