English Explanatory Dictionary

longbow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɒŋbəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-longbow.wav

Word forms

longbow longbows

Etymology

From long + bow.

Derived words

draw the longbow longbowman longbowsman longbowstringmaker
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