Noun
A weapon, used in discharging arrows, formed by placing a bow crosswise on a stock.
Source: Webster's dictionaryWhen 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