longbow

English

Etymology

long + bow

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈlɒŋbəʊ/

Noun

longbow (plural longbows)

  1. A large bow that has a strong tension, and is usually more than 3 feet tall. The most famous longbows in history were the English longbows, which were crafted of yew.

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