crossbowman
noun
(in medieval warfare) a soldier armed with a crossbow.
crossbowmen
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pluralof crossbowman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The researchers draw parallels to human military history, where heavily armored knights were eventually replaced by specialized soldiers such as archers and crossbowmen.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 22, 2025
A decade earlier, he had personally uncovered three kneeling crossbowmen.
From BBC ● May 25, 2018
A low earthen wall four feet high closed off the road, and a dozen crossbowmen manned the heights.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
Pale red walls loomed up about them, reassuringly high and aswarm with crossbowmen.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
Davos could see scorpions and spitfires behind the standing stones, and crossbowmen peering between them.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
