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cross-bow

cross-bow is the alternative spelling of crossbow.

Meaning of crossbow

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.

Forms of cross-bow

pluralcross-bows

Questions about cross-bow

What is cross-bow the alternative spelling of?
Cross-bow is the alternative spelling of crossbow.

Words near cross-bow in the dictionary

  1. cross-bones
  2. cross-border
  3. cross-border ticket
  4. cross-border tickets
  5. cross-bought
  6. cross-bow
  7. cross-bows
  8. cross-bred
  9. cross-breed
  10. cross-breeding
  11. cross-breedings

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