handboog

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch hantboge, hantboghe, handboghe. Equivalent to hand (“hand”) +‎ boog (“bow”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɑnt.boːx/
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  • Hyphenation: hand‧boog

Noun

handboog m (plural handbogen, diminutive handboogje n)

  1. handbow (archery weapon, excluding crossbows)

Coordinate terms

Derived terms
  • handboogpijl
  • handboogschutter
  • handboogsport
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