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bow and arrow

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Noun1.bow and arrowbow and arrow - a weapon consisting of arrows and the bow to shoot them
arrow - a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow
bow - a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
weapon, weapon system, arm - any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting; "he was licensed to carry a weapon"


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But at that time a bow and arrow had no meaning for me.
Before Adam by London, Jack View in context
The sport, which had hitherto known no rival but croquet, was beginning to be discarded in favour of lawn-tennis; but the latter game was still considered too rough and inelegant for social occasions, and as an opportunity to show off pretty dresses and graceful attitudes the bow and arrow held their own.
The Age of Innocence by Wharton, Edith View in context
Uggug looked very sulky as he received the bow and arrow, and prepared to shoot.
Sylvie and Bruno by Carroll, Lewis View in context
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