crossbow
noun/ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/UK
Etymology
From Middle English crosbowe, crossebowe, equivalent to cross + bow.
- inherited from crosbowe
Definitions
A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.
A portable ballista that can be held in the hand.
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