Etymology
Origin of crossbowman
Example Sentences
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When Rosita, Michonne and Glenn finally catch up, Glenn tries to convince Daryl to go back behind the walls, but both the crossbowman and Rosita decide they can’t wait any more.
From The Guardian
“A crossbowman tried to put a quarrel through my eye, but I outrode it. I was hurrying home to my queen, to bask in the warmth of her smile.”
From Literature
On the inner wall the crossbowman would be reloading, Theon knew.
From Literature
A clever crossbowman like Daryl Dixon may aim for the eyes or the back of the mouth, meaning less skull to penetrate and a greater chance of a through-and-through.
From Scientific American
Next, you unlock the crossbowman, a deadly but fragile class.
From Forbes
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