crossbow
noun
Origin of crossbow
Related Words for crossbow
pistol, bomb, sword, gun, missile, cannon, rifle, machete, ammunition, firearm, knife, shotgun, revolver, catapult, dagger, spear, bayonet, ax, bludgeon, spikeExamples from the Web for crossbow
Contemporary Examples of crossbow
Tyrion, now on the lam for patricide by crossbow, is destined for an unknown foreign port like a diminutive Edward Snowden.
Things take a dark turn when Joffrey forces Ros to beat Daisy with a whip, while he aims his crossbow at the pair.
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April 26, 2014
All these things make Daryl more than just the cool guy with a crossbow.
And Daryl and his crossbow are as lethal as ever—though for a minute there it looked like a falling helicopter might do him in.
Historical Examples of crossbow
He reappeared in his original form, took up his crossbow and shot at the bird.
The Chinese Fairy BookVarious
There was the tip of the dog's tail, and the top of the hunter's crossbow.
Wilfrid CumbermedeGeorge MacDonald
The arrow is laid on the stock of a crossbow in the proper position for firing.
On Laboratory ArtsRichard Threlfall
He leaped upward, as high as possible, his crossbow in his hand.
Space PrisonTom Godwin
And already they've got iron swords, the crossbow and even a few muskets.
AdaptationDallas McCord Reynolds