longbow

English

Etymology

From long +‎ bow.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈlɒŋbəʊ/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɒŋbəʊ

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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