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Definition crossbow in American English

crossbow noun

[countable] noun
/ˈkrɔsˌboʊ/
1

a weapon used for firing pointed sticks called bolts or arrows, especially in the past. It is similar to a bow and arrow but is held flat.

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Definition crossbow in American English