longbow

/ˈlɒŋbəʊ/ · noun

Meaning

A large bow that has a strong tension, and is usually more than 3 feet tall. The most famous longbows in history were the English longbows, which were crafted of yew.

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Related words

shortbow(English)bowstring(English)flatbow(English)composite bow(English)warbow(English)bowstringer(English)selfbow(English)self bow(English)crossbow(English)hellfire(English)yew(English)recurve(English)

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