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longbow

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long·bow  (lôngb, lng-)
n.
A long, hand-drawn bow, such as that used in medieval England, which sometimes exceeded 6 feet (1.8 meters) in length.
longbow [ˈlɒŋˌbəʊ]
n
(Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a large powerful hand-drawn bow, esp as used in medieval England
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.longbowlongbow - a powerful wooden bow drawn by hand; usually 5-6 feet long; used in medieval England
bow - a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
Translations
longbow [ˈlɒŋbəʊ] N → arco m
longbow [ˈlɒŋˌbəʊ] n → arco
longbow [ˈlɒŋˌbəʊ] n → arco


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And many more famous men of the longbow were there, whose names have been handed down to us in goodly ballads of the olden time.
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Pyle, Howard View in context
``Fellow,'' said Prince John, ``I guessed by thy insolent babble that thou wert no true lover of the longbow, and I see thou darest not adventure thy skill among such merry-men as stand yonder.
Ivanhoe by Scott, Walter View in context
"In good truth," said more than one lady to Mistress Dale, "if thy husband can handle the longbow as skilfully as the harp, his rival has little show of winning
Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker View in context
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