English Explanatory Dictionary

selfbow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bow made from a single piece of wood (often referred to as a bow stave).

Pronunciation

/ˈsɛlfbəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-selfbow.wav /ˈsɛlfˌboʊ/

Word forms

selfbow selfbows self-bow self bow

Etymology

From self (“having its own or a single nature or character throughout without addition or change, unmixed; (archery) of a bow: made from a single piece of wood”, adjective) + bow.

Synonyms

simple bow

Antonyms

backed bow

Related words

compound bow
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