crossbow

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Etymology

From Middle English crosbowe, crossebowe, equivalent to cross + bow.

Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/

Noun

crossbow (plural crossbows)

1. A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.
2. A portable ballista that can be held in the hand.

Related terms

• bolt
• quarrel
• ballista

Translations

• French: arbalète
• German: Armbrust
• Italian: balestra
• Portuguese: besta
• Russian: арбале́т
• Spanish: ballesta

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